Preventive Physical Activity Intervention in Head and Neck Cancer
Preventive Randomized Study Regarding Physical Activity Intervention for Patients Receiving Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer: the Effect of Preventive Intervention for Physical Activity, Function and Quality of Life
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
80 participants
Jan 2, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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 physical activity protocol before and during radiotherapy) or a control group not performing a specified physical exercise protocol. All patients will be in contact with with a speech language pathologist or a physical therapist weekly during radiotherapy. The study is expected to improve physical function and quality of life during and after oncologic treatment
Eligibility
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Interventions
Daily physical activity depending on daily condition
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NCT05432297