HEAD AND NECK CANCER (H&N)
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New program aims to save taste buds during cancer treatment
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a preventive program to stop taste changes in head and neck cancer patients receiving radiation therapy. About 80 participants will either get the program (mouth massage, ice, taste training) or standard care. The goal is to help patients enjoy food and avoid wei…
Matched conditions: HEAD AND NECK CANCER (H&N)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jules Bordet Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New app aims to boost quality of life for head and neck cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a nurse-led digital tool for adults who have finished treatment for head and neck cancer. The tool helps track symptoms, offers self-care tips, and connects patients with nurses. Researchers want to see if it improves quality of life compared to standard follow-u…
Matched conditions: HEAD AND NECK CANCER (H&N)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Could a common herpes drug ease cancer treatment's painful mouth sores?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether the antiviral drug valacyclovir can prevent or reduce painful mouth sores (oral mucositis) in adults receiving radiotherapy for head and neck cancer. Researchers will give either valacyclovir or a placebo to 84 participants during their radiation treatmen…
Matched conditions: HEAD AND NECK CANCER (H&N)
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Instituto Oncoclinicas • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to soothe pain and stiffness after head and neck cancer surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether far infrared therapy (gentle heat) and TENS (mild electrical pulses) can reduce pain and improve neck movement in people recovering from head and neck cancer surgery. 90 patients will be split into three groups: one getting usual care, one getting TENS, a…
Matched conditions: HEAD AND NECK CANCER (H&N)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New test could predict immunotherapy success from live tumor samples
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study collects extra tumor tissue from 416 people with various cancers (bladder, kidney, colorectal, head and neck, liver, lung, skin, endometrial) during routine biopsies. The goal is to develop and train a 'live tumor diagnostic platform' that can predict whe…
Matched conditions: HEAD AND NECK CANCER (H&N)
Sponsor: Elephas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scanner aims to sharpen cancer scans
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis pilot study tests whether a newer type of CT scanner (photon counting detector CT, or PCD-CT) can improve the quality of PET images for people with head and neck cancer. Twenty adults who are already scheduled for a standard PET-CT scan will also receive a PCD-CT scan. Resea…
Matched conditions: HEAD AND NECK CANCER (H&N)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC