Home light therapy for head and neck swelling after cancer treatment
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests if a special light device used at home can help reduce swelling and tissue tightness in the head and neck after cancer treatment. It is for people who have already finished treatment for head and neck cancer and are dealing with these side effects.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have swelling (lymphedema) or stiffness (fibrosis) in your head or neck due to cancer treatment
- You had surgery, chemo, or radiation for head and neck cancer in the past and it was meant to cure you
- You can speak and read English
- You can come to the clinic in person for visits
- You have a device (like a phone or tablet) with internet for video check-ins
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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