Silver dressing for head and neck cancer patients with tracheostomy
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests a special silver dressing called Silverlon for people with head and neck cancer who have a tracheostomy. The dressing may help prevent infections and improve healing around the tracheostomy site.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are receiving or have received radiation or other treatment for head and neck cancer lasting more than 4 weeks.
- You have a tracheostomy (a breathing tube in your throat).
- You can read and write in English.
- You are not allergic to silver or nylon.
- You do not have any open surgical wounds or an active infection at the treatment area.
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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