Neck Exercise Education for Swallowing Difficulty After Cervical Surgery

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Rochester

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to evaluate if Tracheal Traction Exercises (TTE) performed prior to anterior cervical spine surgery can result in a decreased rate of dysphagia.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults needing elective neck surgery (C2-C7) due to degenerative disc disease or myelopathy. It's not suitable for those with infections, previous neck surgeries like thyroidectomy, tumors, procedures involving more than four levels of fusion, prior anterior cervical spine surgery, or neurological conditions that affect swallowing.

Inclusion Criteria

Elective Anterior cervical spine surgery (C2-C7) for degenerative disc disease or myelopathy

Exclusion Criteria

Infections

Prior neck surgery (eg. Thyroidectomy)

Tumors

Participant Groups

The study tests if doing Tracheal Traction Exercises (TTE) before anterior cervical spine surgery can lower the chances of developing swallowing difficulties post-surgery.

Group I: Group 1 Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Trachael Traction Exercises

Group II: Group 2 Placebo Group 1 Intervention

Trachael Massage

Find a Clinic Near You

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University of Rochester Rochester, NY

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Rochester Lead Sponsor

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