Effect of Prehabilitation on Head and Neck Cancer Patients

The primary aim of the study is to investigate the feasibility of a prehabilitation program, which consists of a set of strategies including physical activity, nutritional support, and psychological counseling, carried out before and during cancer treatment for patients affected by head and neck tumors. About 4 weeks before surgery or the start of curative chemo-radiotherapy, the patient will begin the prehabilitation program, which will continue in parallel throughout the duration of the treatment and for up to 2 weeks after its completion. This prehabilitation program will include a combinat

Trial Details

NCT ID
NCT06593639
Phase
NA
Sponsor
Laura Deborah Locati
Status
RECRUITING
Cancer Type
Head and Neck Cancer
Interventions
  • Prehabilitation before surgery
  • Prehabilitation before and during CRT
Locations (sample)
  • Naples, Italy, Italy|40.85216,14.26811
  • Pavia, Italy, Italy|45.19205,9.15917
  • Pavia, Italy, Italy|45.19205,9.15917
  • Pavia, Italy, Italy|45.19205,9.15917
  • Sassari, Italy, Italy|40.72586,8.55552

Key Eligibility Criteria

  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Candidate to curative treatment (platinum-based chemoradiotherapy or surgery + RT +/- CT)
  • ECOG PS 0-1
  • Fit for prehabilitation program (medical, physical, and mental conditions that don't contraindicate physical exercise and oral nutrition)

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