Clinical trial · Interventional
Effects of a Home-Based Exercise Program During Radiotherapy
Investigation of the Effects of Home-Based Exercise Program Applied During Radiotherapy on Posture, Range of Motion, Muscle Strength, Fibrosis, Lymphedema and Swallowing Functions in Patients Diagnosed With Head and Neck Cancer
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of exercise on individuals with head and neck cancer who are receiving postoperative radiotherapy. The study is based on three primary hypotheses: 1. Exercise may help reduce or prevent the loss of normal range of motion that can occur during radiotherapy. 2. Exercise may help maintain muscle strength or lead to improvements in muscle strength. 3. Exercise may help maintain or improve postural alignment.
Conditions
Conditions (1)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head and Neck Cancer | Malignant Head and Neck Neoplasm | ALIAS | 0.90 |
Interventions
Interventions (1)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home-based exercise | Procedure | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (2)
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Structured Home-Based Physiotherapy Program
- description
- Participants in the intervention group will receive instruction in a structured home-based exercise program to be implemented throughout the radiotherapy period. Adherence, technique, and progression will be monitored and reinforced through weekly in-person sessions with a qualified professional.
- interventionNames
- Procedure: Home-based exercise
- type
- NO_INTERVENTION
- label
- Usual Care / Standard Follow-Up
- description
- Participants in the control group will receive only radiotherapy and will not undergo any physiotherapy interventions during this period. At the end of the radiotherapy, both groups will be re-evaluated, and participants in the control group will then be provided with appropriate treatment and home-based exercise programs.
Primary outcomes (1)
- measure
- Range of Motion
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. * Undergoing unilateral neck dissection surgery. * Scheduled to receive curative radiotherapy. * Age 18 years or older. * Willingness to participate and ability to comprehend exercise instructions. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of distant metastasis. * Presence of a tracheostomy. * History of previous trauma or surgery involving the shoulder or cervical region. * Neurological disorders affecting upper quadrant function. Recurrence of disease during the study period.
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