TTE and Dysphagia in Anterior Cervical Surgery

The purpose of this study is to evaluate if Tracheal Traction Exercises (TTE) performed prior to anterior cervical spine surgery can result in a decreased rate of dysphagia.

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Key information

Conditions

Dysphagia Deglutition Disorders Digestive System Diseases Esophageal Diseases Gastrointestinal Diseases Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases Pharyngeal Diseases

Age range

18 year–85 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York, 14642, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Elective Anterior cervical spine surgery (C2-C7) for degenerative disc disease or myelopathy

Exclusion criteria

More than four levels of fusion
Trauma or urgent cases of anterior cervical spine surgery
Prior anterior cervical spine surgery (a known risk factor for dysphagia),
Prior neck surgery (eg. Thyroidectomy)
Tumors
Infections
Neurological disorders that can predispose to dysphagia such as Parkinson's, Cerebrovascular Accidents (CVA), Alzheimer's and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

Treatment and study plan

Trachael Preparation Education

Other

Primary outcomes

SWAL-QOL

Time frame: 12 months

30% difference in dysphagia as quantified by the SWAL-QOL (validated measure of dysphagia)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Rochester

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Investigating the Role of Tracheal Traction Exercises (TTE) in Reducing Dysphagia Following Anterior Cervical Surgery

Important dates

Study start: 2014
Primary completion: 2023
Study completion: 2023
First posted: Dec 25, 2014
Registry last updated: Apr 4, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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