Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Randomized Study Regarding Preventive Jaw- and Swallowing Intervention for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
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Trial Identification
Brief Title: Randomized Study Regarding Preventive Jaw- and Swallowing Intervention for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
Official Title: Preventive Randomized Study Regarding Jaw- and Swallowing Intervention for Patients Receiving Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer: the Effect of Preventive Intervention for Trismus, Swallowing Function and Quality of Life
Study ID: NCT04005521
Interventions
Study Description
Brief Summary: 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 jaw- and swallowing exercise protocol before and during radiotherapy) or a control group no performing a exercise protocol. All patients will be encouraged to eat or drink for as long as possible during the therapy. All patients will meet with a speech-language therapist weekly during radiotherapy.
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Eligibility
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: No
Locations
Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, , Sweden
Contact Details
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