Swallowing therapy for older adults after neck surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests a swallowing exercise program for people aged 60-80 who have trouble swallowing after anterior cervical spine surgery. The goal is to help them recover swallowing function more quickly.
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Who can take part
- You are between 60 and 80 years old
- You had elective anterior cervical spine surgery (a surgery on the front of your neck to access the spine)
- One week after surgery, you have a swallowing difficulty score of 4 or higher on a standard test
- You do not have major organ failure, such as needing regular dialysis for kidney failure
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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