New combo therapy aims to soothe pain and stiffness after head and neck cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT07334938

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether far infrared therapy (gentle heat) and TENS (mild electrical pulses) can reduce pain and improve neck movement in people recovering from head and neck cancer surgery. 90 patients will be split into three groups: one getting usual care, one getting TENS, and one getting both treatments. Each treatment is applied twice daily for five days, with results measured on day one and day five.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Far infrared therapy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease pain and improve neck mobility after head and neck cancer surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 90 participants. The treatment is short (5 days), so any benefits may be temporary. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

head and neck cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEAD AND NECK CANCER (H&N)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation

Hualien City, Hualien County, 97002, Taiwan

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