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Preventive Physical Activity Intervention in Head and Neck Cancer

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllSahlgrenska University Hospital
NCT05432297 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The study includes patients with tumors of the oropharynx, larynx and hypopharynx scheduled to receive radiotherapy with curative intent (+/- chemotherapy). The patients will be randomized into either an intervention group (performing a preventive physical activity protocol before and during radiotherapy) or a control group not performing a specified physical exercise protocol. All patients will be in contact with with a speech language pathologist or a physical therapist weekly during radiotherapy. The study is expected to improve physical function and quality of life during and after oncologic treatment

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Head and neck cancer (tumors of the oropharynx, pharynx, hypopharynx and larynx) * Receiving radiohterapy (+/- chemotherapy) with curative intent Exclusion Criteria: * Surgery due to head and neck cancer * Previous treatment for head and neck cancer * Tracheostomized patients * Inability to perform exercise intervention * Inability to perform part of 6-minute walking test * Inability to independently fill out questionnaires in Swedish * Previous neurologic or neuromuscular disease
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What it tests

  • Preventive physical exercise
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Where

1 site
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Gothenburg, Sweden
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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