Surgical Versus Nonoperative Treatment of Metastatic Epidural Spinal Cord Compression — MESCC

Metastatic Epidural Spinal Cord Compression Clinical Trial

Official title:
Surgical Versus Nonoperative Treatment of Metastatic Epidural Spinal Cord Compression. Quality of Life and Cost-effectiveness Outcomes

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The aim of this trial is to evaluate the differences in pain relief, neurological function, quality of life and survival in patients with metastatic epidural spinal cord compression (MESCC) who are managed with a combination of surgery and radiotherapy versus radiotherapy alone.

Further we shall evaluate cost-effectiveness of the two treatment approaches.

Clinical Trial Description

n/a

Study Design

Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Metastatic Epidural Spinal Cord Compression
Spinal Cord Compression

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT00634426
Study type	Observational
Source	AOSpine North America Research Network
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Status	Completed
Phase	Phase 4
Start date	March 2008
Completion date	March 2013

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