Major Program
Supportive Care and Symptom Management
Research Group
Community Oncology and Prevention Trials
Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Status
Active, not recruiting
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
For more information, see ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03612531
This trial studies how well manual therapy works in treating fibrosis-related late effect
dysphagia in head and neck cancer survivors. Manual therapy is the use of massage and
stretching exercises to increase blood flow and muscle movement in the neck, throat, jaw, and
mouth, which may help to improve swallowing ability and range of motion in participants who
have had treatment for head and neck cancer.
dysphagia in head and neck cancer survivors. Manual therapy is the use of massage and
stretching exercises to increase blood flow and muscle movement in the neck, throat, jaw, and
mouth, which may help to improve swallowing ability and range of motion in participants who
have had treatment for head and neck cancer.
Intervention
Manual Therapy
Condition
Cancer Survivor, Dysphagia, Fibrosis, Head and Neck Carcinoma
Investigators
Katherine A Hutcheson