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Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) - Behavioral Intervention
NCT06520579 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This study will prospectively recruit and enroll patients undergoing primary Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) surgeries at NYU Langone. Participants will undergo pre-operative and six-week post-operative swallowing assessment using videofluoroscopy (VFSS). Acoustic voice samples and Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) for swallowing and voice will also be collected. Beginning one-week before surgery participants will begin a behavioral health program that will be continued for six-weeks after surgery. The primary goal of this study will be to determine whether a preventative behavioral health program improves instrumental measures of swallowing and voice six-weeks after ACDF surgery. .
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Proactive pharyngeal-laryngeal Exercise Program
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Premier Protein Clear ® High Protein
- BEHAVIORAL Hydration Counseling
Study Locations (1)
New York
- NYU Langone Health — New York
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-10-15 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-09-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06520579
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06520579 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 NYU Langone Health, which has 1,204 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Dysphagia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which Proactive pharyngeal-laryngeal Exercise Program 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: NCT06520579 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include New York. 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 NCT06520579 about?
NCT06520579 is a clinical study titled "Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) - Behavioral Intervention". This study will prospectively recruit and enroll patients undergoing primary Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) surgeries at NYU Langone. Participants will undergo pre-operative and six-week post-operative swallowing assessment using videofluoroscopy (VFSS). Acoustic voice samples and Pa...
What is the current status of trial NCT06520579?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 50 participants. The study started on 2024-10-15. Estimated completion is 2026-09-01.
What conditions does trial NCT06520579 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Dysphagia. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06520579?
The interventions under investigation include: Proactive pharyngeal-laryngeal Exercise Program (BEHAVIORAL), Premier Protein Clear ® High Protein (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Hydration Counseling (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06520579?
This trial is sponsored by NYU Langone Health, which has 1,204 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06520579 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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