Prehabilitation program aims to boost strength and mood in head and neck cancer patients

NCT ID NCT06593639

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tests a prehabilitation program for 60 adults with head and neck cancer. About 4 weeks before surgery or chemoradiotherapy, patients start a personalized plan of exercise, nutrition advice, and psychological counseling, continuing through treatment and 2 weeks after. Researchers will measure how well patients stick to the program and whether it improves physical function, nutrition, and quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Sassari

    RECRUITING

    Sassari, Italy, 07100, Italy

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  • Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo

    RECRUITING

    Pavia, Italy, 27100, Italy

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri

    RECRUITING

    Pavia, Italy, 27100, Italy

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    Contact

  • Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS, Fondazione G. Pascale

    RECRUITING

    Naples, Italy, 80131, Italy

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • National Center of Adrotherapy Oncology

    RECRUITING

    Pavia, Italy, 27100, Italy

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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