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Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) - Behavioral Intervention
Led by NYU Langone Health · Updated on 2026-02-27
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
98 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study will prospectively recruit and enroll patients undergoing primary Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) surgeries at NYU Langone. Participants will undergo pre-operative and six-week post-operative swallowing assessment using videofluoroscopy (VFSS). Acoustic voice samples and Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) for swallowing and voice will also be collected. Beginning one-week before surgery participants will begin a behavioral health program that will be continued for six-weeks after surgery. The primary goal of this study will be to determine whether a preventative behavioral health program improves instrumental measures of swallowing and voice six-weeks after ACDF surgery. .
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) - Behavioral Intervention
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Able and willing to sign consent form to participate in the study.
- Age between 21 and 99 years.
- Scheduled to undergo ACDF surgery with surgeons in the departments of Neurosurgery or Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Langone.
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients with non-degenerative spine conditions, such as trauma, tumors, infection, radiation, and diabetes.
- Patients with prior posterior-approach cervical spine procedures.
- Patients undergoing ACDF revision procedures.
- Patients who report a pre-existing dysphagia as the result of a neurological deficit or disorder, head and neck cancer treatment, and/or muscular condition.
- Pregnancy. Female subjects must confirm they are not pregnant before enrolling in the study.
- Patients with chronic kidney disease, limiting their ability to consume high levels of protein.
- Patients with known allergies to ingredients listed in Premier Protein Clear drinks.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, United States, 10016
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Research Team
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Sonja Molfenter, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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