A Study Of Life After Total Laryngectomy
Overview
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Study type
ObservationalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona: 25-001782
Sponsor Protocol Number: 25-001782
About this study
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a combination of SLP-led and peer-to-peer preoperative counseling is more effective than SLP counseling alone in improving patient preparedness and understanding of physiological changes to swallowing, breathing, and communication.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.
Eligibility last updated 02/03/2026. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Abigail Skrove, M.S., CCC-SLP |
Open for enrollment |
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