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Neck Exercise Education for Swallowing Difficulty After Cervical Surgery
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Research Sponsored by University of Rochester
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Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 months
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Study Summary
This trial will test if neck exercises can reduce the risk of post-surgery complications like difficulty swallowing.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults needing elective neck surgery (C2-C7) due to degenerative disc disease or myelopathy. It's not suitable for those with infections, previous neck surgeries like thyroidectomy, tumors, procedures involving more than four levels of fusion, prior anterior cervical spine surgery, or neurological conditions that affect swallowing.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if doing Tracheal Traction Exercises (TTE) before anterior cervical spine surgery can lower the chances of developing swallowing difficulties post-surgery.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves exercises rather than medication, side effects are minimal but may include discomfort in the throat area due to the traction exercises.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 12 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 months
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
SWAL-QOL
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Group 1Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Trachael Traction Exercises
Group II: Group 2Placebo Group1 Intervention
Trachael Massage
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of RochesterLead Sponsor
836 Previous Clinical Trials
518,018 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You have more than four fused vertebrae in your spine.You have had surgery on the front part of your neck that can make it difficult to swallow.You have certain neurological disorders, like Parkinson's, stroke, Alzheimer's, or ALS, that can cause difficulty swallowing.You recently had a serious neck injury or had urgent neck surgery.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Group 1
- Group 2: Group 2
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This trial has 0 awards, including:Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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