Pre-Treatment workouts may boost strength in head and neck cancer patients

NCT ID NCT05418842

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Associacao de Investigacao de Cuidados de Suporte em Oncologia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

head and neck neoplasm Head and Neck Neoplasms head and neck squamous cell carcinoma Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEAD AND NECK NEOPLASMS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho

Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto District, 4434-502, Portugal
Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto (IPO-Porto)

Porto, Região, Portugal
Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro - Núcleo Regional do Norte (LPCC-NRN)

Porto, Portugal
University of Aveiro

Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
University of Maia

Maia, Porto District, 4475-690, Portugal

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