Cutting a neck muscle to prevent swallowing problems after surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether cutting a small neck muscle (the omohyoid) during a specific type of neck surgery can reduce swallowing problems after the operation. If you are having a multilevel fusion from the front of your neck, this trial might help improve your recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 85 years old.
- You are scheduled for a multilevel anterior cervical decompression and fusion (a type of neck surgery done from the front).
- You do not currently have trouble swallowing (before surgery).
- You do not have a motor neuron disease (like ALS) that could raise your risk of swallowing problems.
- Your neck surgery is for age-related wear and tear, not for a tumor or recent injury.
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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