Evaluating neck muscle measurements as indicators of frailty in patients having head and neck surgery
SCM Muscle as a Marker for Frailty in Patients Undergoing ENT Surgery
This study is testing if the size of neck muscles can help predict frailty in patients having non-cancer head and neck surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT06704256 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the connection between physical frailty and the size of neck muscles in patients undergoing non-cancer head and neck surgeries. By analyzing pre-surgical CT scans, the study seeks to identify how muscle measurements can serve as markers for frailty, potentially influencing surgical outcomes. The research will involve non-oncologic patients, focusing on those who have undergone imaging prior to their procedures.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are non-oncologic patients scheduled for head and neck surgery with available neck CT scans.
Not a fit: Patients undergoing cancer surgery, those under 18 years of age, or those without pre-surgical CT scans will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve pre-surgical assessments and outcomes for frail patients undergoing head and neck surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of using neck muscle measurements as frailty indicators is novel, similar studies have explored frailty in surgical populations with varying success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: • Non-oncologic patients presenting for head and neck surgery with available neck CT scans. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing cancer surgery * Patients under18 years of age * Patients without pre-surgical CT-scans of the head and neck
Where this trial is running
New York, New York
- Mount Sinai Hospital — New York, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gabriela Hernandez — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Gabriela Hernandez, MD PhD
- Email: Gabriela.hernandezmeza@mountsinai.org
- Phone: 814-769-1104
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.