Nerve mapping during neck surgery could unlock new sleep apnea therapy
NCT ID NCT05650710
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at a nerve in the neck called the ansa cervicalis, which controls muscles that help keep the airway open. Researchers will measure the nerve's size and shape in 50 adults having neck surgery for head and neck cancer. They will also test how stimulating the nerve moves the voice box and tongue bone, which could lead to better treatments for obstructive sleep apnea.
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States