New study: can early palliative care help head and neck cancer patients suffer less?
NCT ID NCT07671573
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding palliative care early — alongside standard chemoradiotherapy — can improve symptoms and quality of life for people with advanced head and neck cancer that cannot be surgically removed. Researchers will compare two groups: one receiving standard treatment alone, and another receiving standard treatment plus regular palliative care consultations. The goal is to see if early support reduces pain, anxiety, and other burdens, and helps patients complete their cancer treatment more smoothly.
What this could mean
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Active substance
early palliative care (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that adding palliative care early helps patients manage symptoms better and complete cancer treatment with fewer interruptions.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 64 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit over standard care alone is not yet proven.
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Department of Medical Oncology (Portuguese Oncology Institute of Coimbra)-Portuguese Oncology Institute of Coimbra- Av. Bissaya Barreto 98, Celas, 3000-075 Coimbra
Coimbra, Coimbra District, 3000-075, Portugal
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