Spinal nerve recovery after neck surgery with electrical stimulation
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests whether electrical stimulation after neck dissection surgery helps the spinal accessory nerve recover faster, which might reduce shoulder pain and weakness.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a neck dissection surgery.
- You have not had a neck dissection before.
- You do not have a pacemaker or other implanted stimulator.
- You have never had an injury to your spinal accessory nerve.
- You do not have a pre-existing shoulder problem or weakness.
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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