Improving swallowing recovery after neck spine surgery in older adults
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study looks at ways to improve swallowing recovery in older adults who have trouble swallowing after elective neck spine surgery. It focuses on people who still show swallowing difficulty about one week after surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 60 and 80 years old
- You recently had elective anterior cervical spine surgery (ACSS)
- About 1 week after surgery, your swallowing score (EAT-10) is 4 or higher
- You do not have major organ problems (for example, being on hemodialysis)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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