HEAD AND NECK CARCINOMA

This study compares two types of radiation therapy after surgery for head and neck cancer: proton therapy (IMPT) and standard X-ray radiation (IMRT). The goal is to see if proton therapy controls cancer just as well while causing fewer side effects. About 174 adults with newly di…

This study tests whether manual therapy (massage and stretching) can improve swallowing and neck movement in head and neck cancer survivors who have trouble swallowing due to fibrosis. About 24 participants will receive 10 therapy sessions over 6 weeks. The goal is to see if this…

This study looks at whether a yoga program for head and neck cancer patients and their family caregivers can improve quality of life and reduce hospital visits during and after chemoradiation. About 415 patient-caregiver pairs will take part. The goal is to see if this low-cost, …

This study tests high-dose steroids (prednisone or methylprednisolone) in 35 oropharyngeal cancer survivors who developed nerve damage years after radiation. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it improves symptoms like tongue weakness. Participants must be at least tw…

This study tests whether neurofeedback, a type of brain training that uses EEG to measure and modify brain waves, can help reduce pain caused by radiation therapy in head and neck cancer patients. Seventeen participants will undergo neurofeedback sessions while receiving their st…

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 tests whether analyzing the genes of a patient's tumor can help doctors choose a more effective treatment. Over 6,400 adults with advanced solid tumors, lymphomas, or multiple myeloma that have not responded to standard therapy are enrolled. The goal is to see if targe…

This study tests a special scale that uses a gentle electrical current to measure muscle and fat in 50 head and neck cancer patients getting radiation therapy. The goal is to see if this scale can accurately detect muscle loss compared to CT scans. If it works, doctors could use …

This study tracks 125 head and neck cancer patients after surgery to see how many develop long-term opioid use. Researchers collect data on pain, opioid misuse risk, and symptom burden. The goal is to better understand who is at risk and improve pain management strategies.

This study gathers medical information from 450 people with head and neck cancer who received or will receive proton therapy. Researchers will analyze this data to understand how well the treatment works and what side effects it causes. The goal is to use these insights to improv…