Hands-On hope: massage therapy tested to ease cancer Survivors' swallowing struggles
NCT ID NCT03612531
Summary
This small pilot study is testing whether a type of hands-on massage and stretching therapy can safely help head and neck cancer survivors who have long-term swallowing problems and neck stiffness. Participants receive 10 therapy sessions over 6 weeks, followed by daily home exercises. The main goals are to see if the treatment plan is practical and safe, and to measure any improvements in neck movement and swallowing ability.
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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