HEAD AND NECK CARCINOMA

This large national trial is testing whether choosing cancer drugs based on the specific genetic changes found in a patient's tumor is more effective than standard approaches. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma that have progressed after at…

This study is testing different doses of steroid medication to see if they can improve symptoms like trouble swallowing and speaking in people who survived head and neck cancer. These symptoms are caused by nerve damage from radiation therapy received at least two years ago. The …

This small pilot study is testing whether a therapy called neurofeedback can help reduce acute pain caused by radiotherapy in patients with head and neck cancer. Neurofeedback uses sensors and software to measure brainwave activity, aiming to teach patients how to modify their ow…

This study is testing whether a yoga program done by patients and their caregivers together can improve quality of life and reduce hospital visits. It involves 415 head and neck cancer patients undergoing chemoradiation and their family caregivers. The goal is to see if this supp…

This small pilot study is testing whether a type of hands-on massage and stretching therapy can safely help head and neck cancer survivors who have long-term swallowing problems and neck stiffness. Participants receive 10 therapy sessions over 6 weeks, followed by daily home exer…

This study is testing two different non-drug approaches to help head and neck cancer patients manage their pain with fewer opioid medications. It compares standard care against specialized counseling and a brain-training technique called neurofeedback. The goal is to see if these…

This study aims to understand how often patients develop chronic opioid use or related problems after surgery for head and neck cancer. Researchers will follow 125 patients, asking them to complete questionnaires before and after their surgery to track pain, medication use, and p…

This study is testing a quick, non-invasive body scan to measure muscle and fat in people with head and neck cancer who are getting radiation therapy. The goal is to see if this scan is as accurate as a CT scan for tracking changes in body composition. Researchers hope this infor…

This study aims to collect and analyze medical information from 450 patients with head and neck cancer who have received proton therapy. By reviewing patient records and questionnaires, researchers hope to better understand the long-term survival rates and side effects of this tr…