Preventive Physical Activity Intervention in Head and Neck Cancer
Key facts
- Where
- Gothenburg, SwedenSee the site
Where in Sweden
- Sahlgrenska University HospitalGothenburg, SwedenTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital
- Trial code
- NCT05432297
- Record updated
- 23 April 2026
- Original description
The study includes patients with tumors of the oropharynx, larynx and hypopharynx scheduled to receive radiotherapy with curative intent (+/- chemotherapy). The patients will be randomized into either an intervention group (performing a preventive physical activity protocol before and during radiotherapy) or a control group not performing a specified physical exercise protocol. All patients will be in contact with with a speech language pathologist or a physical therapist weekly during radiotherapy. The study is expected to improve physical function and quality of life during and after oncologic treatmentRead full original descriptionShow less
Preventive Randomized Study Regarding Physical Activity Intervention for Patients Receiving Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer: the Effect of Preventive Intervention for Physical Activity, Function and Quality of Life
The study includes patients with tumors of the oropharynx, larynx and hypopharynx scheduled to receive radiotherapy with curative intent (+/- chemotherapy). The patients will be randomized into either an intervention group (performing a preventive physical activity protocol before and during radiotherapy) or a control group not performing a specified physical exercise protocol. All patients will be in contact with with a speech language pathologist or a physical therapist weekly during radiotherapy. The study is expected to improve physical function and quality of life during and after oncologic treatment
Inclusion: Head and neck cancer (tumors of the oropharynx, pharynx, hypopharynx and larynx); Receiving radiohterapy (+/- chemotherapy) with curative intent.
Exclusion: Previous treatment for head and neck cancer; Previous neurologic or neuromuscular disease; Surgery due to head and neck cancer; Tracheostomized patients; Inability to perform exercise intervention; Inability to perform part of 6-minute walking test; Inability to independently fill out questionnaires in Swedish.