Breathing filter may reduce coughing in throat cancer survivors

NCT ID NCT06084611

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

Summary

This study tested whether long-term use of a special breathing filter (Provox Life HME) can improve lung symptoms like coughing and mucus in people who had their voice box removed (laryngectomy). Eighty adults who were at least 3 months past surgery took part. Results showed that using the filter helped reduce coughing and sputum, making breathing more comfortable.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

80 people

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Started

Mar 2024

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

A company

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Ages

18 years and older

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Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Total laryngectomy, irrespective of pharynx reconstruction method * 18 years or older * Longer than 3 months after total laryngectomy * Longer than 6 weeks after postoperative radiotherapy Exclusion Criteria: * Current use of HMEs (within last 3 months) * Medical problems prohibiting the use of HME * Active recurrent or metastatic disease (medical deterioration) * Recent pulmonary infections/unstable pulmonary condition * Insufficient physical, cognitive, or mental ability required to attach, remove or operate the devices themselves * Low tidal volumes * Unable to understand the Participant Information and/or unable to give Informed Consent

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  • Instituto de Cancer Dr. Arnaldo

    São Paulo, Brazil

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