Role of exercise in improving radiation induced side effects in head and neck cancer.

Role of exercise in improving radiation induced long term side effects in head and neck cancer. - nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/09/095480

Enrollment

Registered

2025-09-30

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-10-13

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: C00-C14- Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx

Interventions

Intervention1: Neck Exercise Protocol: Exercises: Neck flexion/extension, lateral flexion, and rotation Neck retraction/posture correction Isometric neck strengthening Home Program: Daily 30 minutes

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All Histologically confirmed head and neck cancer, Completion of radiotherapy ( chemotherapy) within the last 4 weeks with ECOG 0 2 ,Able and willing to provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Recurrent/metastatic disease,Neurological disorders affecting the neck,Orthopaedic limitations preventing neck movement,Severe cognitive impairment

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To evaluate the effect of neck exercises on cervical ROM, fatigue, and quality of life in HNC patients post-radiotherapy.Timepoint: 2 years	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To assess changes in neck-related facial oedema and pain,To evaluate the feasibility and adherence of a neck exercise protocol Timepoint: 2 years	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactPrachi Upadhyay

Shri Ram Murti Samark Institute Of Medical Scienes

prachiupadhyay20@gmail.com8826004576

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026