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Leg Function and ADL After ALT Reconstruction for Head and Neck Cancer

NCT02332161 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 8

Last updated 2023-04-18

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Summary

Anterolateral thigh (ALT) free flap tissue transfer is a commonly used method of head and neck reconstruction after head and neck cancer removal. The procedure involves removing some muscle, skin, and tissue from the thigh, and this may affect leg function. The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of ALT on ambulation and activities of daily living (ADLs)

Conditions

  • Free Tissue Flaps
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms

Interventions

OTHER

surveys, evaluative tests for leg function

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Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Chicago

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Alexander Langerman, MD · University of Chicago

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2014-01-31
Primary Completion
2017-06-26
Completion
2017-06-26

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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