The effect of Photobiomodulation Therapy in the treatment of Radiotherapy-induced Trismus in Head and Neck Cancer patients

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Head and Neck Neoplasms; C10.597.613.750.700

• Registration Number: RBR-9msvvbq
• Lead Sponsor: Irmandade Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2022-11-22
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023
• Study Completion: 2024-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Adult individuals aged 18 years or older, both sexes, in oncologic follow-up for head and neck cancer treatment at Santa Rita Hospital (ISCMPA) who: have undergone radiotherapy treatment for head and neck cancer; have received medical clearance for treatment with photobiomodulation; have a mouth opening equal to or smaller than 35mm.

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals with contraindications for the use of photobiomodulation therapy, according to the manufacturer's manual: history of photosensitivity; use of photosensitive medications or cosmetics; undiagnosed clinical lesions; those who exceed 30% of absences throughout the treatment will be excluded; also excluded will be patients who evolve with clinical instability and sensory oscillation that limits adequate understanding regarding the techniques involved in this study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified