Electrical stimulation to help shoulder nerve recovery after neck surgery
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This study tests whether a small electrical stimulation device, placed during your neck surgery, can help the nerve in your shoulder recover faster and reduce shoulder problems after surgery. It may help you regain shoulder strength and movement more quickly.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a neck dissection (surgery to remove lymph nodes in the neck).
- You have not had a neck dissection before.
- You do not have a pacemaker or other implanted electrical device.
- You have never injured the nerve that controls shoulder movement.
- You did not have shoulder pain or weakness before this surgery.
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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