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Can a rehab program ease swallowing and breathing problems after neck surgery?

NCT ID NCT07814950

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 11, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Summary

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion is a common neck surgery that can leave people with swallowing trouble, weaker breathing muscles, neck pain, and reduced quality of life. This trial tests whether a structured rehabilitation program improves those problems. Sixty adults who had single- or two-level surgery are assigned to either the rehabilitation program or standard postoperative care. The program runs three times a week for eight weeks and includes breathing exercises, inspiratory muscle training, swallowing and safe feeding education, neck and shoulder exercises, postural training, and walking. Researchers measure swallowing difficulty, respiratory muscle strength, lung function, neck pain and disability, neck movement, and quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a structured postoperative rehabilitation program combining breathing exercises, swallowing training, and neck and shoulder exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give surgeons and physiotherapists a clear rehabilitation plan to help people recover swallowing, breathing strength, and neck function after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.
What could go wrong
This is a small single-center trial of 60 people, so the results may not apply to everyone or to other hospitals. Rehabilitation takes time and effort, and some participants may not complete all 24 sessions.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Nov 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18-70 years * Having undergone elective single- or two-level ACDF for degenerative cervical disc disease, disc herniation, and/or cervical radiculopathy * Being clinically and hemodynamically stable after surgery * Having the surgeon's approval for rehabilitation * Being able to understand Turkish and follow instructions * Being able to walk independently or with an assistive device * Having sufficient cognitive ability to participate * Providing written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Fusion involving three or more cervical levels * Cervical surgery for trauma, tumor, infection, rheumatoid arthritis, or congenital deformity * Previous anterior cervical surgery or revision surgery * Posterior or combined cervical surgery * Tracheostomy * Severe preoperative dysphagia or neurological swallowing disorder * Neurological disease affecting swallowing * Uncontrolled cardiovascular or pulmonary disease * Advanced COPD, uncontrolled asthma, or active respiratory infection * Contraindication to inspiratory muscle training * Active malignancy or systemic infection * Severe cognitive, psychiatric, hearing, or communication disorder * New postoperative neurological deficit * Wound infection, implant complication, or need for additional surgery * Participation in another structured neck or respiratory rehabilitation program * Any condition preventing regular participation

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Conditions

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cervical disk degenerative disorder radiculopathy

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Cervical disc disease Cervical radiculopathy Postoperative dysphagia

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