Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Manual Therapy for Oral Health on Head and Neck Cancer Survivors

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Manual Therapy for Oral Health on Head and Neck Cancer Survivors

Official Title: Manual Therapy for Oral Health and Quarter Superior Mobilization on Head and Neck Cancer Survivors: a Randomized, Controlled Pilot Trial

Study ID: NCT06148077

Conditions

Head and Neck Cancer

Trismus

Dysfunction

Interventions

Manual Therapy

Control motor exercises

Study Description

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, damage to neurological structures in the neck, or a combination of all, affecting masticatory musculature. In addition to this, the loss of flexibility and strength in the shoulder has also been shown to be related to deficits in the function and quality of life of these patients. The goal of this clinical trial is to determinate the effectiveness and safety of Manual Therapy (MT) on oral health, as well as the mobility of the upper quarter, the strength of cervical musculature, pain, functionality, and the perception of quality of life in head and neck cancer survivors. Participants will be assigned randomly to the study groups: a) manual therapy program and control motor exercises, b) control motor exercises (usual care) and, c) waiting list. The assessment refers to a baseline form (at the beginning of the study), at 6 weeks and at 6 weeks of patient follow-up.

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 treatment.