Feasibility Study on the Implementation of a Supervised, Home-based Adapted Physical Activity Program for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer

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Conditions studied: Head & Neck Cancer

In brief

Head and neck cancers are the seventh most common type of cancer worldwide. The standard of care is surgical removal of the tumor, often accompanied by simultaneous reconstruction of the affected structures. Enhanced post-surgical rehabilitation programs are offered to promote early recovery of functional abilities; they are applicable to all patients and all surgical specialties. Studies have shown a very significant benefit of physical activity prior to surgery in the context of cancers of the digestive or thoracic systems. Multimodal programs that incorporate nutritional and psychosocial factors and include physical exercise have been shown to improve postoperative mobility and physical activity levels in patients with colorectal, gastrointestinal, lung, and prostate cancers. Our hypothesis is based on the premise that implementing an exercise program during the preoperative period could promote a return to optimal functional capacity, reduce the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications, and lower overall morbidity. Furthermore, we believe that the proposed support would encourage greater patient involvement in their care journey starting in the preoperative period and raise their awareness of the importance of postoperative mobilization. Early patient involvement would thus help develop their sense of self-efficacy and promote behavioral change toward a more active lifestyle suited to their health status. Consequently, maintaining physical activity after surgery and in the post-cancer period-recognized as a factor in secondary and tertiary prevention-would be encouraged.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07560397

Run by

Centre Henri Becquerel

People needed

66

Starts

2026-07-22

Expected to finish

2028-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-23

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• surgery requiring the placement of a covering flap)
• Medical prescription of adapted physical activity
• A period of more than 2 weeks between the announcement of surgery and the surgery itself

You may not qualify if…

• Absolute contraindications to physical activity
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women
• Patients who, for any reason, are unable to understand the study or comply with the trial requirements (language, psychological, or geographical barriers, etc.)

Where it is running

• Centre Henri Becquerel — Rouen, France (enrolling)

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