Fat graft to reduce pain after robotic throat cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Ear, nose & throat, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using a small piece of your own cheek fat to fill the surgical site after robotic throat surgery can lower pain and opioid use. It is for people with early-stage tonsil cancer or salivary gland tumors.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have early-stage tonsil cancer or a salivary gland tumor in the tonsil area, confirmed by biopsy
- You are scheduled to have a robotic surgery to remove part of your throat on one side
- You have not had head or neck cancer before or radiation to the head or neck
- You do not have trouble opening your mouth wide, and you are not at high risk for opioid addiction
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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