Improving health and quality of life for head and neck cancer patients and their caregivers
Improving Health Utilization and Quality of Life in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemoradiation and their Family Caregivers
This study is looking to help people with head and neck cancer and their caregivers feel better during treatment by offering a 6-week yoga program that they can do together online, and it will compare how this yoga helps them versus just getting regular care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10876940 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the health and quality of life for patients with head and neck cancer undergoing chemoradiation and their family caregivers. It aims to address the significant side effects of treatment, such as mucositis and dysphagia, which can lead to increased healthcare needs. The study will implement a 6-week dyadic yoga intervention delivered via video conferencing, allowing both patients and caregivers to participate together. By randomly assigning participants to either the yoga intervention or usual care, the research seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of this supportive care approach.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer who are undergoing chemoradiation, along with their family caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing chemoradiation or do not have family caregivers may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the health outcomes and quality of life for both patients and their caregivers during and after cancer treatment.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that supportive care interventions, such as yoga, can improve outcomes for cancer patients and their caregivers, indicating a promising approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Milbury, Kathrin — University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr
- Study coordinator: Milbury, Kathrin
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.