New rehab program aims to cut stress for head and neck cancer survivors
NCT ID NCT07622407
First seen Jun 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests a new, coordinated rehabilitation program for veterans with head and neck cancer. The program combines standard swallowing therapy with proactive hearing and balance care, plus a tele-oncology nurse to coordinate other rehab needs. Researchers will compare this to swallowing therapy alone in 74 veterans to see if it reduces cancer-related stress and improves quality of life.
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Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
Durham, North Carolina, 27705-3875, United States
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VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR
Portland, Oregon, 97207-2964, United States
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William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, WI
Madison, Wisconsin, 53705-2254, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
coordinated rehabilitation program (swallowing therapy, hearing/balance management, and tele-oncology nurse assessment)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a better standard of care that reduces stress and improves quality of life for head and neck cancer survivors.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (74 participants) testing a program, not a drug. The results may not apply to all patients, and the program may not reduce stress more than current care.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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