Rehabilitation to improve swallowing after head and neck cancer treatment
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a special therapy to help people who have trouble swallowing after treatment for head and neck cancer. It aims to improve quality of life by using exercises and strategies to make eating and drinking safer and more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- You were diagnosed with head and neck cancer in the last 60 days.
- Your treatment plan includes chemotherapy (with cisplatin), radiation, or surgery.
- Your doctor has recommended intensive swallowing therapy.
- You can read and understand English well enough to fill out questionnaires.
- You have not had a laryngectomy (removal of the voice box) and are not scheduled to have one.
- You do not have other cancers in the chest or brain, and you do not have hearing loss or ear problems that would affect 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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