Feasibility of Cough Skill Training in Individuals With Head and Neck Cancer (NCT07756684) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Feasibility of Cough Skill Training in Individuals With Head and Neck Cancer
United States10 participantsStarted 2026-10
Plain-language summary
This preliminary study will examine the feasibility of a cough skill training treatment approach to rehabilitate voluntary cough function in people with head and neck cancer. Cough skill training focuses on practicing cough as a compensatory strategy for when food or liquid enters the airway. Primary outcomes will be feasibility and immediate treatment effects. The investigators hypothesize that the treatment will be feasible and will result in improvements to voluntary cough peak expiratory flow rate.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Prior diagnosis of head and neck cancer at least 6 months post-diagnosis
* Completed treatment for head and neck cancer, including surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy
* Medically stable and able to follow commands and produce a voluntary cough
* English speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unable to provide informed consent assessed by a Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score of \<20
* Unable to follow study instructions
* Unable to produce a voluntary cough
* History of neurologic disease
* Recent laryngeal surgery or vocal fold injury
* Active respiratory infection or febrile illness within the past 14 days
* Chronic, severe, or unstable respiratory disease
* Asthma or bronchitis
* Smoking within the past five years
* Uncontrolled hypertension
* Recent myocardial infarction, unstable angina, stroke, or hospitalization for heart failure within the past 6 months
* Significant uncontrolled arrhythmia
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?
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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.