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Behavioral Intervention

Exercise and Nutrition for Head and Neck Cancer

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Recruiting

Led By Marianne S Abouyared, MD

Research Sponsored by University of California, Davis

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

New head and neck cancer diagnosis Age > 18

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Prior treatment for head and neck cancer (surgery and/or radiation)

Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 2 weeks

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is looking at whether a prehabilitation program is safe, feasible, and accepted by head and neck cancer patients before their surgery. The goal is to see if this program can be helpful for

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals with head and neck cancers, including brain tumors and throat cancer. It's designed to see if preparing patients with exercise and nutrition programs before surgery can be safe and workable.

What is being tested?

The study is testing a 'prehabilitation' program that includes specific exercises and nutritional plans tailored for patients awaiting head and neck cancer surgery. The goal is to improve their overall condition before the operation.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves exercise and nutrition, side effects may include typical reactions to physical activity such as muscle soreness or fatigue, as well as potential dietary changes like gastrointestinal discomfort.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am over 18 and have been newly diagnosed with head and neck cancer.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have had surgery or radiation for head and neck cancer.

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I have severe COPD.

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I have severe liver or kidney disease.

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I am unable to give consent for medical procedures.

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My health is very poor and I am at high risk for surgery.

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I do not have severe heart failure.

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I have a severe bone or muscle condition that limits my movement.

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I do not have any current severe or unstable heart conditions.

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I am 17 years old or younger.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 2 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~2 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 2 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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

Primary study objectives

Acceptability of the Program

Completion Rate of 2-Week Prehabilitation Program

Feasibility of the Program

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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: behavioral interventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The study involves a behavioral intervention (exercise and nutritional prehabilitation) designed to assess outcomes related to feasibility, acceptability, and safety in head and neck cancer patients. Outcomes are being measured following the intervention over a defined period (from diagnosis through 1-month post-surgery).

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