Pain Management for Head and Neck Cancer Survivors (NCT05115825) | Clinical Trial Compass
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 range18 Years
SexALL
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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