Actively Recruiting
Heavy Strength Training in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors
Led by University of Alberta · Updated on 2026-02-09
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
67 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Despite improvements in treatments, head and neck cancer survivors (HNCS) still endure acute and chronic side effects such as loss of muscular strength, limitations in physical functioning, fatigue, and swallowing difficulties that impact quality of life (QoL) and limit return to work. Light-to-moderate intensity strength training (LMST) has been shown to improve some side effects. Heavy lifting strength training (HLST) may further improve outcomes in some populations, however, only one small pilot study has focused on HNCS. The LIFTING 2 trial will be the first to examine the feasibility and effects of a HLST program versus no exercise in HNCS.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Heavy Strength Training in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Males and females aged 18 years and older
- Any subtype, stage, and treatment type of head and neck cancer
- At least one year posttreatment with adequate shoulder range of motion (meeting minimum active flexion and abduction requirements)
- No unmanaged medical conditions, alcohol, or drug abuse
- Approved for exercise by oncologist and certified exercise physiologist or kinesiologist
- Ability to understand and communicate in English
You will not qualify if you...
- Met Canadian Physical Activity strength training guidelines in the past month (at least two days per week of muscle and bone strength training using major muscle groups)
- Currently participating in another exercise trial or clinical drug trial
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
S
Stephanie Ntoukas
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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