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Comparing Two Ways to Manage Head and Neck Lymphedema

Comparing Two Ways to Manage Head and Neck Lymphedema

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18 years and older
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Overview

This randomized clinical trial aims to compare clinic-based CDT and home-based (a hybrid model) CDT on changes in the severity of lymphedema, symptom burden, functional status, and healthcare utilization in HNC survivors with lymphedema.

Description

Primary aim: To compare the effects of clinic-based and home-based (a hybrid model) CDT on changes in the severity of lymphedema.

Secondary aim: To compare the effects of clinic-based and home-based (a hybrid model) CDT on symptom burden and functional status.

Exploratory aim: To compare the healthcare utilization between patients receiving clinic-based versus home-based (a hybrid model) CDT

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • >18 years of age
  • <=24 months post-HNC treatment
  • Diagnosis of head and neck lymphedema and referral by their oncology providers
  • Able to perform self-manual lymphatic drainage
  • Having an electronic device (a computer, tablet, iPad, laptop, or smartphone) and internet access at home

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Active infection in soft tissues in the head and neck region
  • History of carotid artery disease
  • Significantly severe lymphedema (e.g., severe periorbital swelling)
  • Conditions impacting the safe delivery of lymphedema therapy

Study details
    Head and Neck Cancer
    Lymphedema

NCT05182229

Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine

26 January 2024

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