RetracTOR/ Retractor for Image Guided Trans-Oral Surgery

Conditions

• Oral Cavity Disease

Eligibility Criteria

Sex

ALL

Age

18 Years - N/A

Healthy Volunteers

Not accepted

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

Start date

Feb 25, 2025

Status verified

Apr 2026

Primary completion

Dec 31, 2027

Completion

Dec 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment

20 participants (estimated)

Arms

• Arm: custom device- radiolucent retractor
  Custom device-radiolucent retractor used during staging endoscopy.

Primary Outcome Measure

Comparing intraoperative surgical working volume (SWV) of a radiolucent retractor (custom device) as compared to SWV of standard-of-care metal retractors. [ Time Frame: 2024-2025 ]

Central Contacts

• Ryan J Halter, PhD
  603 646-0773
  [email protected]
• Kathy J Phipps, BA
  603 646-5793
  [email protected]

Locations (1)

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