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Simple biofeedback device may ease neck pain after cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT07313189

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether adding a pressure biofeedback device to standard physical therapy could improve neck function in 50 people who had neck dissection surgery for head and neck cancer. Participants were split into two groups: one received standard therapy alone, and the other added cranio-cervical flexion training using the biofeedback device. The goal was to see if the device helped strengthen deep neck muscles and reduce pain and disability.

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Active substance
Stabilizer pressure biofeedback device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to improve neck strength and reduce pain after neck dissection surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 50 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the device is an add-on to standard therapy, not a standalone treatment.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

50 people

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Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

30 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * The subject selection was according to the following criteria: 1. Patients' age ranged between 30-50 years. 2. Both gender participated in this study. 3. All patients suffered from neck dysfunction (neck pain, limited ROM and disability) following unilateral neck dissection surgeries. 4. All patients suffered from moderate to severe pain (VAS score \> 4). 5. All patients undergone modified radical NDS or selective NDS. 6. All patients began the treatment program 2 weeks post neck dissection surgeries 7. All patients enrolled to the study had their informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * 1- Neck pain due to other underlying conditions such as: * Spinal fracture * Osteoporosis * Spinal cord compression * Congenital postural deformities * Inflammatory disorders of the spine * Spinal infections * Significant neurological disorders * Rheumatoid arthritis 2- Malignancy 3- Pregnancy 4- History of cervical spine surgery 5- Epilepsy or any psychological disorders

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Conditions

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head and neck cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms

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Head and neck cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Physical Therapy

    Giza, 12613, Egypt

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