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Measuring Dysphagia After ACDF Surgery Through A Novel Wearable Sensor

Cervical Spine Fusion

Enrolled (actual)
11
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Apr 2024
Primary outcome: Primary: Vibrational Frequency of Vocalization Following Surgery

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (Procedure); Application of ADAM mechanoacoustic skin sensor (Device)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Northwestern University
Primary completion
Dec 2021

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Vibrational Frequency of Vocalization Following Surgery
PRIMARY
Skin Temperature of the Surgical Site
PRIMARY
Muscular Force Generated During Range of Motion Exercises
PRIMARY
Algorithm Validation
67.5

Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the function and reliability of a noninvasive, skin-like electronic sensor. The investigators hypothesize that this skin sensor will address an unmet need to wirelessly and noninvasively monitor and characterize the recovery process in post-operative patients who have undergone anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Specifically, the investigators will validate the use of the sensor in this patient population through monitoring of key physiological signals in the recovery process, including heart rate, respiratory rate, swallow count, talking time, energy expenditure, neck specific motion, and body orientation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Patients who have undergone anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for one or more levels for a diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy
  • Scheduled to return to the MSK orthopaedic clinic for a post-operative appointment
  • Aged between 18 to 88 years at time of surgery

Exclusion Criteria

  • Patients that underwent a revision of previous ACDF surgery at one or more operative levels
  • Surgeries performed for a traumatic or oncologic etiology
  • Members of vulnerable populations (i.e. prisoners, pregnant women)
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04921800). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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