RecruitingPhase 2NCT04003051

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

Mobile Delivery of a Coping and Adherence Program for Head and Neck Cancer Patients Being Treated in Community Care Settings


Sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Enrollment

300 participants

Start Date

Mar 18, 2019

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

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 strategies are important parts of recovery. A web-based program designed to increase adherence to preventive exercises may help patients with head and neck cancer ameliorate the long-term effects of radiation therapy.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a web-based program designed to help throat (head and neck) cancer patients stick to their swallowing exercises and manage the emotional challenges of cancer treatment. Difficulty swallowing is a common and serious side effect of radiation therapy for these cancers. **You may be eligible if...** - You are currently receiving radiation therapy with the goal of curing your throat cancer - You can read and speak English or Spanish well enough to use a website and complete questionnaires **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are not receiving curative-intent radiation for throat cancer - You are unable to read or communicate in English or Spanish Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERInternet-Based Intervention

Use Project Prepare website

OTHERQuality-of-Life Assessment

Ancillary studies

OTHERQuestionnaire Administration

Ancillary studies


Locations(2)

Texas Health Care-Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery Associates

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

M D Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, United States

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