Actively Recruiting
RetracTOR/ Retractor for Image Guided Trans-Oral Surgery
Led by Ryan J. Halter · Updated on 2026-04-07
20
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
148 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
R
Ryan J. Halter
Lead Sponsor
D
Dartmouth College
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to demonstrate that a polymer retractor functions the same as a standard metal retractor used during endoscopy and throat surgery. The retractor is the device that holds the mouth open so the surgeon can easily access the mouth and throat. For example, this study aims to confirm that the mouth is held open the same amount with a polymer retractor as it is with a metal retractor. Benchtop experiments have demonstrated that the metal and polymer retractor's function the same, and thus this study will use this in patients.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
RetracTOR/ Retractor for Image Guided Trans-Oral Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Clinical diagnosis or suspected cancer of the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, or larynx requiring surgery
- Scheduled for staging endoscopy at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
- Able to understand and willing to sign informed consent
- Age 18 years or older
- For females of childbearing potential, a negative pregnancy test per standard care
You will not qualify if you...
- Prisoners
- Adults with impaired decision-making capacity
- Any condition that the investigator believes prevents safe study participation
- Procedures involving high temperature devices such as lasers
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States, 03756
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Ryan J Halter, PhD
CONTACT
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Kathy J Phipps, BA
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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