CompletedNot Applicable

Pain Management for Head and Neck Cancer Survivors

United States33 participantsStarted 2019-04-01

Plain-language summary

This clinical trial improves an existing pain management program and tests its effect on head and neck cancer survivors. This trial aims to find a better program to improve pain-related physical functioning, mood, and quality of life in a sample of individuals who have undergone treatment for head and neck cancer.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Clinically confirmed diagnosis of HNC for which the participants have completed curative cancer treatment at the VA hospital or Oregon Health \& Science University (OHSU) within the 3-12 months following treatment * Self-reported current pain of 4 or higher, using the 0-10 Numeric Pain Rating (NRS) (0="no pain" to 10="the worst pain imaginable") * Self-report of pain 4 or higher on two occasions, more than three weeks apart, since the completion of curative treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Enrolled in hospice * Have substantial hearing or visual difficulties that would impair ability to participate * Have inadequate cognitive functioning as indicated by medical record review and/or interactions with clinical staff. If needed the investigators can follow up with the St. Louis University Mental State Examination (score of \< 22/30) (SLUMS); or * Have untreated severe psychiatric illness that would impact the ability to consent and participate in the intervention * Had only surgical treatment for their HNC

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Pain-interference

Timeframe: Up to 2 months

Depression

Timeframe: Up to 2 months

Pain coping self-efficacy

Timeframe: Up to 2 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05115825

SponsorOHSU Knight Cancer Institute

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-10-30

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.