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Neck surgery mystery: to drain or not to drain?

NCT ID NCT06938607

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Nebraska Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares what happens when surgeons place a small drain in the neck after ACDF surgery versus not using one. The drain is meant to remove fluid and lower the risk of complications like bleeding or infection. About 360 adults having elective ACDF will be randomly assigned to get a drain or not, and their recovery will be tracked for 6 months. The goal is to give surgeons clear evidence on whether drains actually improve outcomes.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 360 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jun 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jun 2029

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Eligible participants scheduled to undergo a primary or revision single or multilevel anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF).

Ages

19 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 19-75 years of age * Having elective anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to stop anticoagulation medication * Cervical (neck) cancer or tumor * Combined anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, and posterior cervical fusion * Active infection or trauma

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Conditions

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cervical disk degenerative disorder spondylosis, cervical

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Acdf surgery

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Nebraska Medical Center

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68198, United States

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