Salt water gargling after neck surgery to help swallowing
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests whether gargling with salt water after multi-level neck fusion surgery can improve swallowing recovery. If you are having this surgery, the trial aims to find a simple, low-cost way to protect your swallowing function.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for a 2-, 3-, or 4-level ACDF (neck fusion) surgery through the front of your neck only.
- You speak English or Spanish.
- You are being treated at Keck Medical Center of USC.
- You have not had any previous neck fusion surgery on the same area.
- You do not have a swallowing disorder or conditions like esophagitis, Barrett's esophagus, Sjogren's syndrome, multiple sclerosis, or laryngitis.
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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