Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Effect of Exercise in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Lead Sponsor:

Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

Collaborating Sponsors:

Kom Op Tegen Kanker

Conditions:

Head and Neck Cancer

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Head and neck cancers (HNC) are malignancies originating from the mucosa in the oral cavity, nasopharynx, oropharynx, hypopharynx and larynx. Unfortunately, the majority of patients with HNC have loca...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients ≥ 18 years
  • Diagnosed with primary malignant tumour head and neck region (oral cavity, nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, pharynx, larynx, salivary glands, thyroid)
  • ECOG performance score 0-1
  • Planned for curative (chemo)radiotherapy
  • Able to complete baseline assessments prior to start of radiotherapy.
  • Physically and mentally capable of taking part in an exercise program and motivated to engage in a supervised exercise program.

Exclusion

  • Patients \< 18 years
  • ECOG ≥ 2
  • Patient with HNC, treated with palliative intent
  • Evidence of distant metastases

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 25 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

150 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05256238

Start Date

January 25 2022

End Date

December 1 2025

Last Update

March 30 2025

Active Locations (1)

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University Hospital Leuven

Leuven, Belgium, 3000