Pre-Treatment workouts may boost strength in head and neck cancer patients
NCT ID NCT05418842
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a short exercise program before chemoradiotherapy helps head and neck cancer patients maintain physical function. 47 adults with head and neck cancer were randomly assigned to either an exercise prehabilitation group or usual care. The exercise program lasted at least 2 weeks, and researchers measured walking ability, muscle strength, and quality of life before and after treatment.
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Locations
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Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho
Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto District, 4434-502, Portugal
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Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto (IPO-Porto)
Porto, Região, Portugal
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Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro - Núcleo Regional do Norte (LPCC-NRN)
Porto, Portugal
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University of Aveiro
Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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University of Maia
Maia, Porto District, 4475-690, Portugal