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NCT06704256 SCM Muscle as a Marker for Frailty in Patients Undergoing ENT Surgery

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NCT ID NCT06704256
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Condition Frailty
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 100 participants
Start Date 2024-10-28
Primary Completion 2026-10-23

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 100 participants in total. It began in 2024-10-28 with a primary completion date of 2026-10-23.

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Brief Summary

This study focuses on evaluating the relationship between physical frailty and measurements of the muscles of the neck in patients undergoing non-cancer Head and Neck surgery.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: • Non-oncologic patients presenting for head and neck surgery with available neck CT scans. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing cancer surgery * Patients under18 years of age * Patients without pre-surgical CT-scans of the head and neck

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Gabriela Hernandez, MD PhD

✉ Gabriela.hernandezmeza@mountsinai.org

📞 814-769-1104

Principal Investigator

Gabriela Hernandez

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06704256 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Frailty. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06704256 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06704256 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Gabriela.hernandezmeza@mountsinai.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06704256 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at New York, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06704256 clinical trial?

NCT06704256 is sponsored by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The principal investigator is Gabriela Hernandez at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.

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