Web-Based Program in Helping Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Adhere to Swallowing Exercises and Coping Strategies

Part of paid clinical trials in Fort Worth, Texas.

Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Study ID
NCT04003051
Phase
PHASE2
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Throat Carcinoma

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Internet-Based Intervention — OTHER
    Use Project Prepare website
  • Quality-of-Life Assessment — OTHER
    Ancillary studies
  • Questionnaire Administration — OTHER
    Ancillary studies

Study Details

This phase II trial studies how well a web-based program called Project Prepare works in helping patients with head and neck cancer adhere to swallowing and trismus exercises and coping strategies. Head and neck cancer patients who receive radiation therapy are at risk for permanent swallowing disorders and other side effects. Because of these potential problems, swallowing exercises and coping strategies are important parts of recovery. A web-based program designed to increase adherence to preventive exercises may help patients with head and neck cancer ameliorate the long-term effects of radiation therapy.

Key Dates

Start date
Mar 18, 2019
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2026
Completion
Dec 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
300 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Supportive Care (Project Prepare website)
    Patients use the password-protected Project Prepare website on a computer, tablet, or phone over 10 weeks to view: videos of the swallowing and trismus exercises, tips and stories from former patients, what to expect each week of treatment, recipes and cooking demonstrations, how to take care of their teeth during treatment, strategies for stress relief, and strategies for dry mouth and nausea. This website is designed to reach underserved populations who do not have ready access to specialized preventive care.

Primary Outcome Measure

Changes in self-reported swallowing function [ Time Frame: Baseline up to 6 months post-radiation ]

Central Contacts

Locations (2)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Texas Health Care-Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery AssociatesFort WorthTexas76104
Katrina M. Jensen
[email protected]
817-920-0484
Eileen H. Shinn (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
M D Anderson Cancer CenterHoustonTexas77030
Eileen H. Shinn
[email protected]
713-745-0870
Eileen H. Shinn (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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