Could a porcine nerve wrap save shoulder function after cancer surgery?
NCT ID NCT07268092
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether wrapping the spinal accessory nerve with a porcine (pig) tissue product during neck dissection for head and neck cancer can prevent shoulder problems. About 74 adults who have not had prior neck surgery will be enrolled. Researchers will measure shoulder movement and patient-reported function before and after surgery to see if the wrap helps.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 74 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2021
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients at least 18 years old * Patients with no previous treatment of head and neck cancer * Patients with no prior neck surgeries * Patients undergoing level IIA and IIB neck diss Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with previously treated head and neck cancers * Patients undergoing level V neck dissection * Patients undergoing bilateral neck dissection * Patients with previous neck surgery unrelated to head and neck cancer * Patients allergic to porcine products or with religious/cultural restrictions on porcine products * Patients unable to consent * Individuals who are not adults (infants, children, teenagers) * Pregnant women * Prisoners
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States
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