RetracTOR/ Retractor for Image Guided Trans-Oral Surgery

Recruiting now

Conditions studied: Oral Cavity Disease

In brief

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 facts

Study ID

NCT06381505

Run by

Ryan J. Halter

People needed

20

Starts

2025-02-25

Expected to finish

2027-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-07

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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
• For females of child bearing potential, a negative pregnancy evaluation per standard of care.

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center — Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States (enrolling)

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