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Intraoperative Ansa Cervicalis Nerve (ACN) Stimulation
NCT05650710 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Recently published data suggest that stimulation of the infrahyoid strap muscles increases pharyngeal patency in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, but the innervation of these muscles by the ansa cervicalis is variable. The investigators propose a study examining the anatomic variation of the ansa cervicalis and the effect of neurostimulation on muscle recruitment.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Nerve stimulation using nerve stimulation device and sterile wire electrode.
Study Locations (1)
Tennessee
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-02-28 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-12 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05650710
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05650710 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 50 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which has 695 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Head and Neck Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Nerve stimulation using nerve stimulation device and sterile wire electrode. is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT05650710 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Tennessee. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05650710 about?
NCT05650710 is a clinical study titled "Intraoperative Ansa Cervicalis Nerve (ACN) Stimulation". Recently published data suggest that stimulation of the infrahyoid strap muscles increases pharyngeal patency in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, but the innervation of these muscles by the ansa cervicalis is variable. The investigators propose a study examining the anatomic variation of the a...
What is the current status of trial NCT05650710?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 50 participants. The study started on 2023-02-28. Estimated completion is 2026-12.
What conditions does trial NCT05650710 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Head and Neck Cancer, Obstructive Sleep Apnea. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05650710?
The interventions under investigation include: Nerve stimulation using nerve stimulation device and sterile wire electrode. (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05650710?
This trial is sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which has 695 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT05650710 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Tennessee. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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