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Development of Upper Aerodigestive Tract Splint

Not Applicable
Terminated
Conditions
Splints
Interventions
Device: Use of Splint for UADT Visualization
Registration Number
NCT04544800
Lead Sponsor
University Health Network, Toronto
Brief Summary

The study hypothesis is that a splint will improve access to the upper aerodigestive tract (UADT) for diagnosis and treatment.

Detailed Description

This is a pilot study of 30 patients. We will tabulate the data for efficacy, there will be no statistical analysis.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
7
Inclusion Criteria
  • Require a procedure involving the upper aerodigestive tract (UADT)
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Prior surgery to tongue or mouth that precludes the use of the splint
  • Trismus with mouth opening that does not allow for use of the splint
  • TMJ dysfunction that precludes the use of the splint
  • Allergy to local anesthetic
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Use of Splint for UADT VisualizationUse of Splint for UADT VisualizationUse of device to view UADT
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Physician Splint Satisfaction QuestionnaireImmediately after the intervention/procedure/surgery

A 14-item questionnaire to evaluate the surgeon satisfaction with the splint.

Patient Splint Satisfaction QuestionnaireImmediately after the intervention/procedure/surgery

Self-administered, 6-item questionnaire to evaluate splint satisfaction.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Health Network

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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