New study reveals how cancer treatment affects swelling in the head and neck

NCT ID NCT05316974

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looked at 50 people treated for head and neck cancer to see how often swelling (lymphedema) happens and how it affects quality of life. Researchers measured fluid levels in the head and neck before and after cancer treatment. The goal was to learn more about this side effect, not to test a new treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ENT department Skane University Hospital

    Lund, 22100, Sweden

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