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Skin/Soft Tissue Elasticity in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors With Lymphedema and Fibrosis

NCT02676752 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Study Summary

This research trial studies skin/soft tissue elasticity in head and neck cancer survivors with lymphedema and fibrosis. Lymphedema and fibrosis is a common effect of head and neck cancer which may lead to skin tightness, pain, and body image issues. Early detection of lymphedema and fibrosis may help reduce serious functional loss of the neck. Shear wave elastography is a technique that provides a quantitative measure of stiffness using a push pulse to generate shear waves within the tissues. Conventional imaging techniques are then used to monitor the shear waves generated through the tissue to calculate the shear wave speed. Shear wave elastography may help obtain an early and accurate measurement of tissue elasticity in head and neck cancer survivors.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • OTHER Questionnaire Administration
  • PROCEDURE Medical Examination
  • PROCEDURE Shear Wave Elastography

Study Locations (1)

Tennessee

  • Vanderbilt University/Ingram Cancer Center — Nashville

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 80 participants
Start Date 2016-09
Est. Completion 2021-08

Sponsor

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

143 total trials

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What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02676752

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02676752 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 80 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, which has 143 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.

The record links to 1 condition, with Lymphedema appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which Questionnaire Administration is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.

Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02676752 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Tennessee. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02676752 about?

NCT02676752 is a clinical study titled "Skin/Soft Tissue Elasticity in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors With Lymphedema and Fibrosis". This research trial studies skin/soft tissue elasticity in head and neck cancer survivors with lymphedema and fibrosis. Lymphedema and fibrosis is a common effect of head and neck cancer which may lead to skin tightness, pain, and body image issues. Early detection of lymphedema and fibrosis may hel...

What is the current status of trial NCT02676752?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 80 participants. The study started on 2016-09. Estimated completion is 2021-08.

What conditions does trial NCT02676752 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Lymphedema. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02676752?

The interventions under investigation include: Questionnaire Administration (OTHER), Medical Examination (PROCEDURE), Shear Wave Elastography (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02676752?

This trial is sponsored by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, which has 143 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.

Where is trial NCT02676752 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Tennessee. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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