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Can a buried fat flap soothe neck pain after cancer? small study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT05889091

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a buried fat flap (taken from the thigh) is safe and helpful for reducing neck problems like pain, stiffness, swelling, and trouble swallowing after head and neck cancer treatment. About 12 adults who need a second neck surgery after radiation will receive the flap. Researchers will track complications and ask participants about their quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)

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    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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Conditions

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HEAD AND NECK SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA HEAD AND NECK SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA