Pre-Treatment workouts may boost strength in head and neck cancer patients
NCT ID NCT05418842
First seen Mar 29, 2026 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a short exercise program before chemoradiotherapy helps people with head and neck cancer maintain their physical abilities. 47 adults participated, with half doing supervised exercises for at least 2 weeks before treatment. The goal was to see if exercise improved walking distance, muscle strength, and quality of life during and after cancer therapy.
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Locations
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Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho
Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto District, 4434-502, Portugal
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Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto (IPO-Porto)
Porto, Região, Portugal
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Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro - Núcleo Regional do Norte (LPCC-NRN)
Porto, Portugal
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University of Aveiro
Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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University of Maia
Maia, Porto District, 4475-690, Portugal
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