NCT04855838 Dysphagia After Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery
| NCT ID | NCT04855838 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Umeå University |
| Condition | Dysphagia |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-12-17 |
| Primary Completion | 2024-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 60 participants in total. It began in 2020-12-17 with a primary completion date of 2024-12-31.
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this research project is to investigate the incidence of impaired swallowing (dysphagia) after anterior cervical spine surgery (ACSS) and to study the long-term effect of dysphagia on nutritional status 12 ± 3 months later. Furthermore, to investigate the effect of a new rehabilitation method for dysphagia among individuals with swallowing dysfunction after ACSS.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients enrolled at the University Hospital of Umeå who have undergone ACSS between C2 and Th1 level due to trauma are eligible participants in the first part of the study. * Eligibility criteria to participate in part 2 is swallowing dysfunction on FEES at 4±1-week post-operation Exclusion Criteria: * Patients \<18 years of age * known dysphagia prior to the trauma/injury * affected brainstem that is shown on a CT or MRI * severe brain damage.
Contact & Investigator
Patricia Hägglund, PhD/SLP
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Umeå University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT04855838 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Dysphagia. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT04855838 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT04855838 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at patricia.hagglund@umu.se for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT04855838 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Umeå, Sweden.
Who is sponsoring the NCT04855838 clinical trial?
NCT04855838 is sponsored by Umeå University. The principal investigator is Patricia Hägglund, PhD/SLP at Umeå University. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.