Status:
RECRUITING
Manual Therapy on Oral Opening, Swallow Function and Upper Quarter Mobility on Head and Neck Cancer Survivors
Lead Sponsor:
Universidad de La Frontera
Conditions:
Head and Neck Cancer
Trismus
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Trismus has been reported as the second most common comorbidity in survivors of head and neck cancer (HNC). It is mainly associated with post-radiotherapy subcutaneous fibrosis, muscular atrophy, dama...
Detailed Description
Manual therapy program consists of 3 sessions a week during 6 weeks, with a total of 18 appointments. Measurements are done before starting, after the last intervention and 6 weeks after finishing the...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- individuals with HNC
- individuals over 18 years of age
- individuals who have undergone oncological surgery of the head and neck and/or radiotherapy
- having finished oncological medical treatment between 3 and 36 months before inclusion
- having a medical diagnosis of trismus and/or TMD and/or cervical or shoulder dysfunction
- Spanish native speakers
Exclusion
- sequelae of previous stroke
- structural instability and/or osteoporosis of the cervical spine, spondylosis, cervical herniated discs
- active osteoradionecrosis or open wounds (fistulas, soft tissue necrosis) in the anatomical treatment area
- tracheostomized individuals
- metastasis or active cancer
- refuse to participate.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 25 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
October 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
70 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06148077
Start Date
September 25 2024
End Date
October 1 2025
Last Update
May 30 2025
Active Locations (2)
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1
Barbara Burgos Mansilla
Temuco, Cautin, Chile
2
Universidad de La Frontera
Temuco, Cautin, Chile