Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Manual Therapy in Treating Fibrosis-Related Late Effect Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Manual Therapy in Treating Fibrosis-Related Late Effect Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors

Official Title: Manual Therapy for Fibrosis-Related Late Effect Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors: The Pilot MANTLE Trial

Study ID: NCT03612531

Conditions

Cancer Survivor

Dysphagia

Fibrosis

Head and Neck Carcinoma

Interventions

Manual Therapy

Study Description

Brief Summary: This trial studies how well manual therapy works in treating fibrosis-related late effect dysphagia in head and neck cancer survivors. Manual therapy is the use of massage and stretching exercises to increase blood flow and muscle movement in the neck, throat, jaw, and mouth, which may help to improve swallowing ability and range of motion in participants who have had treatment for head and neck cancer.

Detailed Description: PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To determine the feasibility and safety of manual therapy for treatment of fibrosis-related dysphagia in head and neck cancer survivors. SECONDARY OBJECTIVES: I.To estimate effect size, dose-response (number of treatment sessions to normalized cervical range of motion), and durability of manual therapy for improving cervical range of motion in head and neck cancer survivors with fibrosis-related late dysphagia. II. To examine functional outcomes after manual therapy in head and neck cancer survivors with fibrosis-related late effects and their association with change in dysphagia grade, cervical extension, and other cofactors. OUTLINE: Participants receive 10 manual therapy sessions performed by a speech pathologist during weeks 1-6. After completion of 6 weeks of therapy, participants perform manual therapy at home daily for 6 weeks.