Web-Based Program in Helping Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Adhere to Swallowing Exercises and Coping Strategies

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Throat Carcinoma
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
300 (estimated)
Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Other
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About This Trial
This phase II trial studies how well a web-based program called Project Prepare works in helping patients with head and neck cancer adhere to swallowing and trismus exercises and coping strategies. Head and neck cancer patients who receive radiation therapy are at risk for permanent swallowing disorders and other side effects. Because of these potential problems, swallowing exercises and coping st…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Receiving radiation treatment with curative intent for throat cancer * Can read and speak English or Spanish well enough to answer our questionnaires and understand our website content.
Contacts

Eileen H Shinn

713-745-0870

eshinn@mdanderson.org

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