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Preventive Physical Activity Intervention in Head and Neck Cancer
Led by Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Updated on 2026-04-23
80
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
517 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Preventive Physical Activity Intervention in Head and Neck Cancer
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of head and neck cancer involving the oropharynx, pharynx, hypopharynx, or larynx
- Receiving radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy aimed at cure
You will not qualify if you...
- Previous surgery for head and neck cancer
- Prior treatment for head and neck cancer
- Having a tracheostomy
- Unable to perform the exercise intervention
- Unable to complete part of the 6-minute walking test
- Unable to independently complete questionnaires in Swedish
- Previous neurological or neuromuscular disease
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Gothenburg, Sweden, 41345
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Research Team
L
Lisa Tuomi, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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