Early physiotherapy to improve lymph swelling after head cancer
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This Phase 1 study tests whether starting physiotherapy soon after head and neck cancer treatment can reduce lymph-related swelling problems. It may help your comfort and recovery by improving lymph function using therapy and home compression.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have had head and neck cancer, plus surgery and radiation as standard treatment
- You are at least 4 weeks but less than 3 months after finishing radiation
- If you can become pregnant: your pregnancy test is negative and you agree to use reliable birth control as instructed around imaging
- You can use a pneumatic (inflating) compression device at home every day for up to 12 months
- You do not have major safety issues like certain iodine allergies or recent serious blood-flow problems
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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