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Clinical Trials/TCTR20180812002
TCTR20180812002
Recruiting
Phase 2

The Effects of Expiratory Muscle Strength Training on Swallowing and Quality of Life in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer During Radiotherapy

Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University0 sites30 target enrollmentAugust 12, 2018

Overview

Phase
Phase 2
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Head and neck cancer
Sponsor
Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University
Enrollment
30
Status
Recruiting
Last Updated
last year

Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Registry
who.int
Start Date
August 12, 2018
End Date
December 31, 2018
Last Updated
last year
Study Type
Interventional
Sex
All

Investigators

Sponsor
Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Diagnosed by ENT doctor as head and neck cancer.
  • Doctor allow to have oral diet without NG tube or PEGs.
  • Have intact oral muscle movement and sensation.
  • Not on palliative care.
  • Remain conscious and legible.
  • Consent to participate the research.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Performed total laryngectomy.
  • Performed tracheostomy.
  • Doctor indicate risk for performing expiratory muscle strength training.
  • Doctor indicate risk for performing Valsava maneuver.
  • Have a history of respiratory system disease or uncontrolled hypertension.
  • Having previous swallowing problem from other disease.
  • Unable to perform 80 percents of the exercise times.
  • Unable to continue the exercise or deceased.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

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