RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04855838

Dysphagia After Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery

Impaired Swallowing Function After Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery- Incidence, Long-term Effect on Nutrition and Effect of Oral Neuromuscular Training

Sponsor

Umeå University

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Dec 17, 2020

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Dysphagia Cervical Spinal Cord Injury

Summary

The purpose of this research project is to investigate the incidence of impaired swallowing (dysphagia) after anterior cervical spine surgery (ACSS) and to study the long-term effect of dysphagia on nutritional status 12 ± 3 months later. Furthermore, to investigate the effect of a new rehabilitation method for dysphagia among individuals with swallowing dysfunction after ACSS.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

All patients enrolled at the University Hospital of Umeå who have undergone ACSS between C2 and Th1 level due to trauma are eligible participants in the first part of the study.
Eligibility criteria to participate in part 2 is swallowing dysfunction on FEES at 4±1-week post-operation

Exclusion Criteria4

Patients \<18 years of age
known dysphagia prior to the trauma/injury
affected brainstem that is shown on a CT or MRI
severe brain damage.

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Interventions

DEVICEOral neuromuscular training

The oral device is used for 30 seconds, three times a day, before meals and implies new possibilities for training of the orofacial and pharyngeal muscles.