The Effect of Axoguard on Preventing Shoulder Disability Following Nerve Sparing Neck Dissections

About this Study

This study will look at a protective "nerve wrap" to help reduce the amount of scar tissue that forms directly on the nerve after surgery and thereby improve shoulder range of motion, shoulder droop, shoulder pain, and overall quality of life.

Sponsor Protocol ID:2018-0212
IRB Number:2018-0212
Actively Enrolling
Interventional
Early Phase 1
May 28, 2019
Eligibility Criteria
18 years old
Both Male and Female
Yes
No
No

Inclusion CriteriaAny neck dissection (cervical lymphadenectomy) that involves resection of level 2 cervical lymph nodes for malignancy and does not fall into the categories listed under the exclusion criteria.

Exclusion Criteria
  1. History of modified radical neck dissection involving removal of spinal accessory nerve or sternocleidomastoid muscle.
  2. History of radical neck dissection
  3. History of pre- existing disabling shoulder complaints.
  4. Any individual unable to provide consent for his/her self. 
  5. Any individual with allergy, sensitivity, or aversion to porcine material.

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Cancer
Participating Locations
Cancer Center and Research Institute - UMMC
Contact Information
Contact Name: Christopher Spankovich
Phone Number: 601-984-4550
Email: cspankovich@umc.edu
Principal Investigator:Jefferson, Gina D, M.D.
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