Numbing neck nerves for throat cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests whether numbing the nerves in the neck before throat or neck cancer surgery can reduce pain and improve recovery. It compares the standard anesthesia with an additional nerve block to see if it helps patients feel better after surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are an adult having surgery for throat or neck cancer that involves a cut in the neck.
- You have received information about the study and signed a consent form.
- You have health insurance coverage (like Social Security or CMU).
- You do not have severe breathing problems, heart failure, or a recent lung infection.
- You have not had previous throat or neck cancer surgery that removed lymph nodes in the neck.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are not participating in another research study.
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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