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New combo therapy aims to soothe pain and stiffness after head and neck cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT07334938

Symptom relief Sponsor: Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether far infrared therapy (gentle heat) and TENS (mild electrical pulses) can reduce pain and improve neck movement in people recovering from head and neck cancer surgery. 90 patients will be split into three groups: one getting usual care, one getting TENS, and one getting both treatments. Each treatment is applied twice daily for five days, with results measured on day one and day five.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Far infrared therapy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease pain and improve neck mobility after head and neck cancer surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 90 participants. The treatment is short (5 days), so any benefits may be temporary. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

90 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Expected to finish

Mar 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

30 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria 1. Patients aged 30 to 85 years with a confirmed diagnosis of head and neck cancer. 2. Patients scheduled to undergo surgical resection. 3. Patients who are conscious, able to communicate verbally or in writing, and willing to complete questionnaires and comply with all study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Presence of open wounds or skin lesions at the sites where transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation electrodes would be applied. 2. Contraindications to transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation, including a history of epilepsy, brain tumors, arteriovenous malformations, or implanted cardiac pacemakers or defibrillators, to avoid potential adverse effects of electrical stimulation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

head and neck cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

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Head and neck cancer (H&N)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation

    Hualien City, Hualien County, 97002, Taiwan

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