Guided home exercises for head and neck swelling during radiation therapy
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests whether following a guided home program for managing head and neck swelling (lymphedema) improves how well the swelling responds to treatment during radiation therapy. It compares doing exercises with a compression device on your own versus with extra guidance from a therapist.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have head and neck cancer that was removed by surgery.
- You are currently getting radiation therapy.
- You have swelling in the head or neck area (lymphedema) from your cancer or treatment.
- You can put on and take off a compression wrap or garment, either by yourself or with help from a caregiver.
- You do not have active cancer, open wounds, skin infections, or blood clots.
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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