Preventive physical activity for head and neck cancer patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study involves patients with tumors of the oropharynx, larynx, and hypopharynx who are scheduled to receive radiotherapy with curative intent. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a preventive physical activity intervention group or a control group that does not engage in a specified exercise protocol. Throughout the treatment, all patients will receive weekly support from a speech language pathologist or physical therapist. The aim is to enhance physical function and improve quality of life during and after oncologic treatment.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Head and neck cancer (tumors of the oropharynx, pharynx, hypopharynx and larynx)
* Receiving radiohterapy (+/- chemotherapy) with curative intent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Surgery due to head and neck cancer
* Previous treatment for head and neck cancer
* Tracheostomized patients
* Inability to perform exercise intervention
* Inability to perform part of 6-minute walking test
* Inability to independently fill out questionnaires in Swedish
* Previous neurologic or neuromuscular disease

Where it's running

• Sahlgrenska University Hospital
  Gothenburg, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Lisa Tuomi, PhD — Sahlgrenska University Hospital
• Study coordinator: Lisa Tuomi, PhD
• Email: tuomi.lisa@gu.se
• Phone: +46313421000

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.