Status:

RECRUITING

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) - Behavioral Intervention

Lead Sponsor:

NYU Langone Health

Conditions:

Dysphagia

Eligibility:

All Genders

21-99 years

Phase:

NA

Brief 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-we...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Able and willing to sign consent form to participate in the study.
  • Age between 21- 99 years.
  • Scheduled to undergo ACDF surgery with surgeons in the departments of Neurosurgery or Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Langone.

Exclusion

  • Patients with non-degenerative spine conditions, such as trauma, tumors, infection, radiation, and diabetes.
  • Patients with prior posterior-approach cervical spine procedures.
  • Patients undergoing ACDF revision procedures.
  • Patients who report a pre-existing dysphagia as the result of a neurological deficit or disorder, head and neck cancer treatment, and/or muscular condition.
  • Pregnancy. Female subjects must confirm they are not pregnant before enrolling in the study.
  • Patients with chronic kidney disease, limiting their ability to consume high levels of protein.
  • Patients with known allergies to ingredients listed in Premier Protein Clear drinks.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 15 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06520579

Start Date

October 15 2024

End Date

September 1 2025

Last Update

April 15 2025

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NYU Langone Health

New York, New York, United States, 10016