Early treatment may stop swelling in head and neck cancer survivors

NCT ID NCT05937269

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 34 times

Summary

This study tests if starting physiotherapy early can prevent lymphedema (swelling) in people treated for head and neck cancer. Twenty survivors will either use a home compression device or receive standard care. Researchers will compare how many develop swelling over one year.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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