Clinical trials: Cervical Surgery
Dysphagia
Dysphagia Following Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery; Single Dose Steroid vs Saline (DysDexVSSal)
This prospective, randomized, double blind, controlled study evaluates the effect of a single dose of perioperative IV steroid versus saline on swallowing after anterior cervical spine surgery
- Trial name
- NCT03711474
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
Paranasal Sinus Cancer, Nasal Cavity Tumor
A Clinical Trial of Endoscopic Surgery Followed by Chemotherapy and Proton Radiation for the Treatment of Tumors in the Sinus and Nasal Passages
This study is being done to test a new treatment plan for large tumors in the sinus or nasal cavity that will include endoscopic surgery plus chemotherapy and proton-beam radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Paranasal Sinus Cancer, Nasal Cavity Tumor, Nasal Cavity Adenocarcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT03274414
- Testing
- Cisplatin, Adjuvant Proton Radiotherapy, Endoscopic Resection
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Posterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion
A Randomized Controlled Crossover Study Comparing Sugammadex and Placebo
Intraoperative monitoring of the motor evoked potentials has been shown to be both a sensitive and specific indicator for detecting intraoperative neurological injuries during spine surgery.(Fehlings, Brodke et al.
- Trial name
- NCT03087513
- Testing
- Sugammadex Injection [Bridion]
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell, Oral Cancer
Carboplatin, Nab-Paclitaxel, Durvalumab Before Surgery and Adjuvant Therapy in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Participants in this study have a type of cancer called squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN). Their SCCHN has spread around the area where the cancer first started. This is called locally-advanced SCCHN.
- Conditions
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell, Oral Cancer, Oropharynx Cancer, Larynx Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03174275
- Testing
- Durvalumab, Carboplatin, Nab-paclitaxel
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Head and Neck Cancer, Radiation Toxicity
Salivary Gland Surgery Before Radiation Therapy in Preventing Radiation-Caused Xerostomia in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Moving a salivary gland out of the area that will undergo radiation therapy may protect the gland from side effects of radiation therapy and may prevent xerostomia (dry mouth).
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Radiation Toxicity, Xerostomia
- Trial name
- NCT00068237
- Testing
- salivary gland transfer, Post-operative radiation therapy
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Stage I Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage II Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Photodynamic Therapy With HPPH Compared to Standard of Care Surgery in Treating Patients With Oral Cavity Cancer
This randomized phase II clinical trial studies how well photodynamic therapy with HPPH works compared to standard of care surgery in treating patients with oral cavity cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT03090412
- Testing
- HPPH, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Photodynamic Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck
Navigation vs Usual Care for Timely Adjuvant Therapy for Patients With Locally Advanced HNSCC
Head and neck cancer squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a disease with poor survival, especially for African Americans, despite intense treatment including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- NDURE2 (NCT04030130)
- Testing
- NDURE
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 176 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Recurrent Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Soy Isoflavones in Preventing Head and Neck Cancer Recurrence in Patients With Stage I-IV Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Surgery
This phase II clinical trial studies how well soy isoflavones work in preventing head and neck cancer in patients with stage I-IV head and neck cancer undergoing surgery.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Laryngeal Verrucous Carcinoma, Recurrent Lip and Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT02007200
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Soy Isoflavones, Survey Administration
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Dysphagia, Pain
Dexamethasone in Reducing Oral Pain and Dry Mouth After Surgery in Patients With Oropharyngeal Cancer
This randomized pilot clinical trial studies dexamethasone in reducing oral pain and dry mouth after surgery in patients with oropharyngeal cancer. Dexamethasone may help lower pain and dry mouth caused by surgery.
- Conditions
- Dysphagia, Pain, Stage I Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage II Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT01748942
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Barrett's Esophagus, Esophageal Cancer
Study of CryoSpray Ablation(TM)to Determine Treatment Effect, Depth of Injury, and Side Effects in the Esophagus.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the treatment effect, depth of injury, and side effects using technology involving the spray of liquid nitrogen through a catheter (CryoSpray AblationTM, "CSA" or "cryospray therapy") onto…
- Trial name
- ESODOI (NCT00754468)
- Testing
- Cryo Spray Ablation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- CSA Medical, Inc.
Head and Neck Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
ADXS 11-001 Vaccination Prior to Robotic Surgery, HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer
Some cancers may be related to an infection with a virus, such as the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). HPV related Oropharyngeal cancer (HPVOPC) accounts for 80% of oropharynx cancer cases in the United States.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck, HPV Positive Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT02002182
- Testing
- ADXS11-001 (ADXS-HPV)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Andrew Sikora
Head and Neck Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Multimodality Risk Adapted Tx Including Induction Chemo for SCCHN Amenable to Transoral Surgery
The purpose of this study is to see if a three method risk adapted design using induction chemotherapy, transoral surgery and radiation chemotherapy will lessen toxic effects and make treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the…
- Trial name
- NCT01612351
- Testing
- Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, Lapatinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Ischemic Reperfusion Injury, Other Reconstructive Surgery
RIPC During Free Flap With Preoperative Radiotherapy
Remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) has shown organ-protective effects in many clinical settings including patients with ischemic heart disease.
- Conditions
- Ischemic Reperfusion Injury, Other Reconstructive Surgery, Radiotherapy
- Trial name
- NCT03535623
- Testing
- remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC)
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Comparing Outcomes of Elbow Extension Tendon Transfers
Active elbow extension has significant functional benefits for individuals with tetraplegia. The proposed work will provide information to assess how effectively people are using their elbow extension tendon transfers, and…
- Trial name
- NCT01204736
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Lumbar Spine Surgeries, Cervical Spine Surgeries
Impact of Surgical Theater's Patient Engagement
To evaluate usefulness of Surgical Theater's Patient Engagement 360VR platform in helping align patient expectations and improve patient satisfaction and understanding in spinal surgery consults.
- Trial name
- ISTPE (NCT05334212)
- Testing
- Surgical Theater
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Pancreas Cancer: Molecular Profiling as a Guide to Therapy Before and After Surgery ("Personalized Medicine")
In this clinical trial, if the doctor knows or suspects that a growth in the pancreas is cancer (adenocarcinoma), then a sample of the growth is tested (the test is called molecular profiling).
- Trial name
- NCT01726582
- Testing
- Milestone 1: Targeted chemotherapy prior to surgery, Milestone 2: Chemoradiotherapy (cXRT), Milestone 3: Targeted chemotherapy prior to surgery
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 229 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Esophageal Carcinoma
Staging and Outcome Depending on Surgical Treatment in Adenocarcinomas of the Oesophagogastric Junction
Background: Owing to controversial staging and classification of adenocarcinoma of the oesophagogastric junction (AOG) before surgery, the choice of appropriate surgical approach remains problematic.
- Trial name
- NCT01766986
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
Thyroidectomy
Superficial, Cervical Block in Thyroid Surgery, a Randomized Controlled Trial
The study investigates the impact on post-operative pain of the superficial cervical block with bupivacaine combined with subcutaneous infiltration of the incisional area in thyroid surgery under general anesthesia.
- Trial name
- NCT00472446
- Testing
- bilateral superficial cervical block
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 183 people
- Sponsor
- Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen
Esophageal Cancer, Gastric Cancer
Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy After Surgery in Treating Patients With Stomach or Esophageal Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00052910
- Testing
- cisplatin, epirubicin hydrochloride, fluorouracil
- Where
- 535 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 546 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Posterior Cervical Surgery, Posterior Cervical Fusion
Clavicle Splint for Pain Reduction After Posterior Cervicothoracic Surgery
The purpose of the study is to see whether a clavicle splint can decrease the pain after posterior cervicothoracic surgery. The term "cervicle splint" conveys that the investigators do not deal with clavicle fractures here but…
- Conditions
- Posterior Cervical Surgery, Posterior Cervical Fusion, Posterior Cervical Laminectomy, Posterior Cervical Laminoplasty
- Trial name
- NCT01977690
- Testing
- Clavicle Brace
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University