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Internet-Based Intervention for Head and Neck Cancer

Phase 2

Recruiting

Led By Eileen H Shinn

Research Sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up up to 6 months post-radiation

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial looks at whether a web program can help patients with head and neck cancer stick to their swallowing exercises and coping strategies.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for patients with head and neck cancer, specifically those undergoing radiation therapy aimed at curing throat cancer. Participants must be able to read and speak English or Spanish well enough to use the web-based program and respond to questionnaires.

What is being tested?

The study is testing 'Project Prepare,' a web-based program designed to help patients stick to swallowing exercises and learn coping strategies. The goal is to see if this tool can improve adherence and reduce long-term side effects from radiation therapy.

What are the potential side effects?

Since the intervention involves non-invasive support through a website, there are no direct medical side effects associated with it. However, participants may experience frustration or fatigue from regular exercise practice.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ up to 6 months post-radiation

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~up to 6 months post-radiation

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 6 months post-radiation for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Changes in self-reported swallowing function

Secondary study objectives

Website usage data

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Supportive Care (Project Prepare website)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions

Patients use the password-protected Project Prepare website on a computer, tablet, or phone over 10 weeks to view: videos of the swallowing and trismus exercises, tips and stories from former patients, what to expect each week of treatment, recipes and cooking demonstrations, how to take care of their teeth during treatment, strategies for stress relief, and strategies for dry mouth and nausea. This website is designed to reach underserved populations who do not have ready access to specialized preventive care.

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