Light therapy for long-term swelling after head and neck cancer
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This study tests a light-based treatment called photobiomodulation (PBMT) to help reduce chronic swelling after head and neck cancer therapy. It is for people whose swelling hasn’t improved with standard treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You had head and neck cancer and have finished treatment between 1 year and 5 years ago, with no sign of cancer now.
- Swelling in your head or neck (lymphedema) has lasted at least 6 months and affects at least two areas.
- At least one area of swelling is moderate or worse, and standard therapy hasn’t worked or you couldn’t do it.
- You can understand English and agree to take part in the study.
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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