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Daily exercise may ease radiation side effects for head and neck cancer patients

NCT ID NCT05432297

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Sahlgrenska University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a daily physical activity routine, started before and continued during radiotherapy, can improve physical function and quality of life for head and neck cancer patients. 80 patients with tumors of the oropharynx, larynx, or hypopharynx will be randomly assigned to either an exercise group or a control group. All patients will have weekly check-ins with a speech therapist or physical therapist.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
daily physical exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that simple daily exercise helps head and neck cancer patients feel better and stay active during radiation treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants. The exercise plan is tailored to each person's daily condition, so results may vary and might not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

head and neck cancer head and neck neoplasm Head and Neck Neoplasms hypopharyngeal carcinoma laryngeal carcinoma oropharyngeal carcinoma Sedentary Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEAD AND NECK NEOPLASMS PHYSICAL INACTIVITY

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Sahlgrenska University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Gothenburg, 41345, Sweden

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