Simple cough workout may cut pneumonia risk in cancer survivors

NCT ID NCT02662907

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 29 times

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 will participate. The goal is to see if stronger cough muscles help prevent food or liquid from going into the lungs.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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