Neck surgery mystery: to drain or not to drain?
NCT ID NCT06938607
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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University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska, 68198, United States
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