HEAD AND NECK CARCINOMA

This study tests whether a precise form of radiation called proton therapy works as well as standard X-ray radiation after surgery for head and neck cancer. About 174 adults with newly diagnosed head and neck cancer will receive either proton or X-ray radiation. The goal is to se…

This study tests high-dose steroids (prednisone or methylprednisolone) in 35 head and neck cancer survivors who developed nerve damage years after radiation. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it improves symptoms like tongue weakness. Participants must be at least 2 …

This study compares two pain management approaches—neurofeedback (brain wave training) and a supportive care team—against standard care in 28 head and neck cancer patients at risk of misusing opioids. The goal is to see if these methods can lower pain and reduce the need for stro…

This study looks at whether a partner-based yoga program can improve quality of life for head and neck cancer patients undergoing chemoradiation and their family caregivers. It also checks if yoga reduces how often patients need to go to the hospital. About 415 patient-caregiver …

This study tests whether neurofeedback, a type of brain training that uses EEG to measure brain waves, can help head and neck cancer patients manage pain caused by radiation therapy. Seventeen patients will learn to modify their own brain activity to reduce pain and improve daily…

This study tests whether manual therapy—gentle massage and stretching of the neck, throat, and jaw—can improve swallowing and movement in head and neck cancer survivors who have long-term swallowing problems due to tissue scarring. About 24 participants will attend 10 therapy ses…

This study gathers medical information from 450 people with head and neck cancer who received or will receive proton therapy. Researchers will analyze this data to understand treatment outcomes and side effects. The goal is to help doctors improve proton therapy for future patien…

This study checks if a special scale (bioelectrical impedance analysis) can accurately measure muscle and fat in 50 head and neck cancer patients getting radiation therapy. The goal is to see if the scale can help doctors decide when patients need extra nutrition or a feeding tub…

This study follows 125 head and neck cancer patients after surgery to see how many develop long-term opioid use. Researchers collect data on pain, opioid misuse risk, and symptom burden. The goal is to better understand who is at risk and improve future care.

This study tests whether analyzing the genes in a patient's tumor can help doctors choose a more effective treatment. Over 6,400 adults with advanced or hard-to-treat cancers (solid tumors, lymphoma, or myeloma) had their tumors genetically screened. Those with specific genetic c…