RetracTOR/ Retractor for Image Guided Trans-Oral Surgery
ConditionOral Cavity Disease
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorRyan J. Halter
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Clinical diagnosis or suspected cancer the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, or larynx requiring resection.
Undergoing staging endoscopy at DHMC
Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
Age ≥ 18 years old
Disqualifiers
Prisoners
Adults with impaired decision-making capacity
Any condition for which, in the opinion of the investigator, contraindicates study participation.
Procedures that use high temperature generating devices such as laser
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Not listed
Trial groups
20 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial groupSponsors and collaborators
Ryan J. Halter
Lead sponsor
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Sponsor institution
Dartmouth College
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov