Manual therapy for head and neck cancer survivors with jaw or shoulder issues
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether manual therapy (hands-on treatment) can improve mouth opening, swallowing, and movement in people who had head and neck cancer surgery or radiation. It may help if you have jaw stiffness, pain, or shoulder problems after treatment.
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Who can take part
- You had head and neck cancer
- You are 18 years or older
- You had surgery on your head/neck or radiation therapy (or both)
- You finished cancer treatment between 3 months and 3 years ago
- You have been diagnosed with trismus (jaw tightness), TMD (jaw joint issues), or neck/shoulder problems
- You speak Spanish as your native language
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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