Simple cough workouts may cut pneumonia risk in cancer survivors
NCT ID NCT02662907
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether exercising the muscles used for coughing and swallowing can reduce the risk of pneumonia in people who had radiation for head and neck cancer. About 175 survivors are involved. The main goal is to see if stronger cough muscles help prevent food or saliva from going into the lungs.
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Locations
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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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