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Self-Management for Head and Neck Lymphedema and Fibrosis [PROMISE Trial]

The goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a standardized lymphedema and fibrosis self-management program (LEF-SMP) to improve LEF self-management and reduce LEF-associated symptom burden, functional deficits, and improve quality of life in head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors.
Head/Neck
N/A
Adults
Not Available
Not Available
Murphy, Barbara
Local
Vanderbilt University
06-19-2024
Supportive Care
VICC-EDHAN23569
NCT06125743

Eligibility

18 Years and older
ALL
false
Inclusion Criteria:

>18 years of age

>18 years of age

Post HNC primary treatment

Post HNC primary treatment

No evidence of cancer (NED)

No evidence of cancer (NED)

Completion of initial lymphedema therapy for head and neck lymphedema

Completion of initial lymphedema therapy for head and neck lymphedema

Unable to obtain lymphedema therapy due to barriers noted above

Unable to obtain lymphedema therapy due to barriers noted above

History of lymphedema on the face and neck, with or without fibrosis

History of lymphedema on the face and neck, with or without fibrosis

Ability to understand English in order to complete questionnaires

Ability to understand English in order to complete questionnaires

Ability to perform self-care activities for LEF management

Ability to perform self-care activities for LEF management

Ability to provide informed consent

Ability to provide informed consent

Having an electronic device (a computer, tablet, iPad, or smartphone) and internet access at home

Having an electronic device (a computer, tablet, iPad, or smartphone) and internet access at home

A valid email address

A valid email address



Exclusion Criteria:

Recurrent or metastatic cancer

Recurrent or metastatic cancer

Any other active cancer

Any other active cancer

Acute infection

Acute infection

Acute congestive heart failure

Acute congestive heart failure

Acute renal failure

Acute renal failure

Cardiac or pulmonary edema

Cardiac or pulmonary edema

Sensitive carotid sinus

Sensitive carotid sinus

Severe carotid blockage

Severe carotid blockage

Uncontrolled hypertension

Uncontrolled hypertension

Venous thrombosis

Venous thrombosis

Pregnant people

Pregnant people

Incarcerated patients

Incarcerated patients

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