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Behavioural Intervention

ACN Stimulation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (ACS Trial)

N/A
Recruiting
Led By David T. Kent, MD
Research Sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Scheduled for uni- or bilateral neck dissection (BND) for cervical lymphadenectomy of level IV and other indicated procedures for management of head and neck cancer.
Adult patient (≥18 years old).
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up collected during a single operative procedure, taking about 15 minutes
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ACS Trial Summary

This trial will examine the anatomy of the ansa cervicalis and its effect on stimulating muscles to help improve sleep apnea.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 who are scheduled for neck surgery due to head and neck cancer. They must be able to give consent, without pre-existing neurological conditions or language barriers that prevent understanding the research, and no history of prior neck surgery that cut the infrahyoid strap muscles.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests nerve stimulation on a nerve called ansa cervicalis during surgery. It aims to see if stimulating this nerve can help open up the airway in patients with obstructive sleep apnea by activating certain neck muscles.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects aren't listed, potential risks may include discomfort at the stimulation site, infection risk from electrode placement, or unexpected changes in muscle function.

ACS Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am scheduled for surgery to remove lymph nodes in my neck due to head and neck cancer.
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I am 18 years old or older.

ACS Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~collected during a single operative procedure, taking about 15 minutes
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and collected during a single operative procedure, taking about 15 minutes for reporting.

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Study Objectives

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ACS Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Surgical ProcedureExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Consented patients who meet eligibility will have a surgical procedure for management of head and neck cancer, with dissection and exposure of the relevant anatomic structures as part of regular clinical care.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Vanderbilt University Medical CenterLead Sponsor
853 Previous Clinical Trials
671,018 Total Patients Enrolled
David T. Kent, MDPrincipal InvestigatorVanderbilt University Medical Center
3 Previous Clinical Trials
220 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Intraoperative Ansa Cervicalis Nerve (ACN) Stimulation (Behavioural Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05650710 — N/A
Head and Neck Cancers Research Study Groups: Surgical Procedure
Head and Neck Cancers Clinical Trial 2023: Intraoperative Ansa Cervicalis Nerve (ACN) Stimulation Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05650710 — N/A
Intraoperative Ansa Cervicalis Nerve (ACN) Stimulation (Behavioural Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05650710 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the total participant count for this investigation?

"Affirmative. The trial's presence on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that it is currently recruiting individuals to participate in the study which was initially posted on February 28th 2023 and edited as recently as April 21st 2023. 50 participants are needed from a single site for this medical research endeavour."

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Are there any vacancies available for this experiment?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov records confirm that this ongoing medical trial, initially posted on February 28th 2023, is actively welcoming participants. Approximately 50 patients are sought from 1 research centre."

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Who else is applying?

What site did they apply to?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I’ve used a cpap for decades. An alternative would be life changing!
PatientReceived no prior treatments
~19 spots leftby Dec 2024