Status:
WITHDRAWN
Lymphedema Treatment in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Endeavor Health
Collaborating Sponsors:
Tactile Medical
Conditions:
Head and Neck Cancer
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-100 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research is to evaluate the result of treatment for neck lymphedema on throat pressure in patients who have received radiation therapy for head and neck cancer.
Detailed Description
Lymphedema is a failure of lymphatic system to transfer fluid from the connective tissue to the circulatory system. The lymphedema seen in patients treated for head and neck cancer can be seen externa...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients with tumors of the nasopharynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, or larynx who will have radiation therapy as part of their treatment plan
- Both male and females
- 18 to 100 years of age
Exclusion
- Significant surgical resection of pharyngeal constrictor muscles
- Patients with persistent or recurrent disease
- Patients who have contraindications to use Flexitouch Plus device
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 23 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 23 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04276454
Start Date
April 23 2020
End Date
April 23 2020
Last Update
August 13 2020
Active Locations (1)
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NorthShore University HealthSystem
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60201