Preventing tracheostomy after neck surgery with a breathing mask
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Ear, nose & throat, Hormones & metabolism, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using a special breathing mask (called BiPAP) right before and after neck surgery can prevent the need for a tracheostomy (a tube placed in the throat to help breathing) in people who are at high risk for vocal cord paralysis. This could help you avoid a more invasive breathing tube after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are scheduled for thyroid or other neck surgery under general anesthesia.
- You are at high risk for vocal cord paralysis (based on a specific test or having at least two risk factors like multiple neck surgeries, sleep apnea, or a high BMI).
- You are able to wear and tolerate a BiPAP mask.
- You do not need emergency surgery or already have a tracheostomy.
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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