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NCT00796952 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Muscle Composition and Function for Swallowing in Head/Neck Cancer Patients

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by University of Florida.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
58
Enrollment target

NCT00796952 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by University of Florida. The registered enrollment target is 58 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00796952, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by University of Florida.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
58 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Swallowing dysfunction after chemo-radiation is common, but there is no reliable evidence for how it should be managed. This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluated the relative benefit of a battery of isometric / isotonic exercises on the maintenance of muscle composition and function for swallowing in Head / Neck Cancer patients undergoing chemo-radiation therapy.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Pharyngocise
  • BEHAVIORAL focused attention sessions
  • BEHAVIORAL Valchuff

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 58 participants
Start Date 2001-11
Est. Completion 2005-04
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

University of Florida

1,106 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00796952

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00796952 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 58 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Florida, which has 1,106 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Pharyngocise is the first listed.

NCT00796952 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00796952 about?

NCT00796952 is a clinical study titled "Muscle Composition and Function for Swallowing in Head/Neck Cancer Patients". Swallowing dysfunction after chemo-radiation is common, but there is no reliable evidence for how it should be managed. This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluated the relative benefit of a battery of isometric / isotonic exercises on the maintenance of muscle composition and function for swall...

What is the current status of trial NCT00796952?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 58 participants. The study started on 2001-11. Estimated completion is 2005-04.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00796952?

The interventions under investigation include: Pharyngocise (BEHAVIORAL), focused attention sessions (BEHAVIORAL), Valchuff (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00796952?

This trial is sponsored by University of Florida, which has 1,106 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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