EMST and Swallowing in Long-Term Survivors of HNCA
Stopped early · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Head and Neck Neoplasms, Deglutition Disorders
In brief
This study is a randomized trial examining the impact of expiratory muscle strength training (EMST) on oral intake, swallowing function, and swallow-related quality of life in persons treated for cancer of the head and neck (HNCA) with radiation therapy or chemoradiotherapy (RT/CRT) at least 5 years previously.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03975465
- Run by
- University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
- People needed
- 6
- Starts
- 2018-09-10
- Expected to finish
- 2024-06-04
- Last updated by the study team
- 2024-12-06
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Subject was treated for cancer in the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, larynx, or for an unknown primary at least 5 years prior to enrollment. Subjects may have had surgery as long as a minimum dose of 50 Gy of radiation was part of the treatment;
- Subject must have a current swallow complaint or impairment; these include but are not limited to reduced oral intake, perceived difficulty with bolus transport (e.g. feeling of food sticking in throat); aspiration on various bolus consistencies;
- Ability to follow directions and engage in a program of rehabilitation
You may not qualify if…
- the subject's swallowing problems are unrelated to treatment for HNCA (e.g. cognitive impairment, history of stroke);
- the subject presents with contraindications for EMST as specified in the EMST150 package insert unless cleared for participation by the subject's physician. These conditions include untreated hypertension, untreated gastroesophageal reflux diseas, recent stroke, lung disease, and pregnancy.
Where it is running
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee — Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
- Froedtert Hospital — Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov
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