Esophageal Fistula After Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion (NCT06536738) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Esophageal Fistula After Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion
5 participantsStarted 2010-01-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the incidence, risk factors, and preventive measures of esophageal fistula following anterior cervical decompression and fusion. By understanding the mechanisms and clinical manifestations of this complication, the study seeks to provide clinicians with better guidelines for treatment and improve postoperative outcomes for patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients aged 18 and older. Diagnosed with a secondary esophageal fistula following anterior cervical decompression and fusion surgery.
Postoperative confirmation of the esophageal fistula via imaging studies or endoscopy.
Presence of clinical symptoms such as dysphagia, coughing, or signs of infection.
Patients or their legal representatives must provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
Preexisting esophageal diseases such as esophageal cancer, severe esophagitis, or congenital anomalies.
Other types of fistulas not related to the surgery. Severe comorbid conditions, including: Uncontrolled diabetes, severe cardiovascular diseases, immunosuppression, pregnant women.
Individuals unable or unwilling to comply with study protocols. Life expectancy of less than six months due to other underlying health conditions.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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The healing rate after the repair of an esophageal fistula