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NCT05650710 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Intraoperative Ansa Cervicalis Nerve (ACN) Stimulation
A NA study of Head and Neck Cancer and Obstructive Sleep Apnea, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 50
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT05650710: Recruiting NA study of Head and Neck Cancer and Obstructive Sleep Apnea, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
NCT05650710 is a NA study of Head and Neck Cancer and Obstructive Sleep Apnea that is actively recruiting participants, run by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 50 participants, below the 261-participant average among 250 other Head and Neck Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT05650710, a NA study of Head and Neck Cancer and Obstructive Sleep Apnea, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 50 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
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.
Primary Outcome
Anatomic measurements of the length, diameter, and comformation of the common trunk of the ansa cervicalis to the sternothyroid muscle and it's dependent branches, measured in mm with a flexible ruler.
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 |
What NCT05650710 shows while recruiting
NCT05650710 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 50 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 261-participant average among 250 other Head and Neck Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower).
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.
NCT05650710 reports a single indexed study location in Tennessee.
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.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05650710?
The interventions under investigation include: Nerve stimulation using nerve stimulation device and sterile wire electrode. (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05650710?
This trial is sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which has 677 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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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