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Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Monitoring During Pediatric Aerodigestive Tract and Cardiac Surgery
Sponsor: University of Alberta
Summary
This research studies whether a device used during surgery can help doctors better protect the nerve that moves a child's vocal cords. Damage to this nerve can affect speaking, swallowing, and sometimes breathing. Children having certain throat, chest, or heart surgeries may be asked to take part. During surgery, some children will have standard care and others will have standard care plus the nerve-monitoring device. After surgery, the team will check vocal cord movement and ask about voice and swallowing. The purpose is to see whether the device can lower the chance of nerve injury and improve care for children in the future.
Official title: Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Monitoring During Pediatric Aerodigestive Tract and Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Double-blinded Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2026-09-01
Completion Date
2028-06-30
Last Updated
2026-05-22
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Intraoperative laryngeal nerve monitor
This nerve monitor will notify surgeons if the recurrent laryngeal nerve is at risk for damage during surgery, by signalling if the nerve is being stretched or manipulated throughout the procedure.
Locations (1)
Stollery Children's Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada