Light therapy for radiation side effects in head and neck cancer
Part of Cancer, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests if a special light therapy (photobiomodulation) can help reduce tissue stiffness and swelling caused by radiation for head and neck cancer. It may be an option if you finished radiation in the last 3 years and have moderate to severe scarring or swelling.
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Who can take part
- You had radiation therapy for head and neck cancer at least 3 months ago but less than 3 years ago.
- You received radiation to both sides of your neck, with a total dose of at least 50 Gy.
- Your cancer is in remission (no signs of cancer on scans done 3 months after radiation).
- You have moderate to severe tissue stiffness or scarring (fibrosis) from radiation.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
- You have not had light therapy (photobiomodulation) for radiation side effects in the past year.
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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