Autologous Muscle Derived Cells for Treatment of Tongue Dysphagia (NCT05421689)
A Multi-Center, Double-Blind, Randomized Placebo-Controlled Investigation of Autologous Muscle Derived Cells (AMDC) for the Treatment of Tongue Dysphagia Resulting From the Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The primary objective of this double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter clinical trial is to evaluate the safety of AMDC-GIR during the 24 months following 2 consecutive treatments of tongue dysphagia in male and female patients who have undergone surgery and/or chemo- and/or radiotherapy for squamous cell cancer of the oropharynx.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: UC Davis Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology — Sacramento, California
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- UC Davis Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology — Sacramento, California
- UC San Francisco Medical Center, Voice and Swallow Center — San Francisco, California
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.