Tongue Reconstruction with Innervated Thigh Muscle

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Tongue cancer; Cancer - Head and neck

• Registration Number: ACTRN12620000173998
• Lead Sponsor: Chris O Brien Lifehouse Hospital

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-02-17
• Last Update Posted: 24 February 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

Tongue cancer requiring resection of >1/2 of the tongue

Exclusion Criteria

-Preservation of the entire hypoglossal nerve on either side of the resection
-Contraindication for general anaesthesia
-Congenital or acquired neuro-degenerative disorder
-Inability to understand the study requirements or rehabilitation

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified