Investigation of Two Swallowing Therapy Models During Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer

Not Recruiting

Trial ID: NCT03832686

Purpose

Vibrent Health is partnering with Stanford Cancer Center to conduct a randomized control trial (RCT) using mobile health technology to enhance adherence and improve swallowing outcomes in patients undergoing radiation therapy for head and neck cancer.

Official Title

Investigation of Two Swallowing Therapy Models During Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer

Stanford Investigator(s)

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Study subjects ≥ 18 years of age.
* Fluent English speaking subjects.
* Study subjects capable of providing informed consent.
* Patients with newly diagnosed non-metastatic head and neck cancer of the oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, hypopharynx, and larynx that require bilateral neck radiation. Individuals with unknown primary head and neck cancer with nodal disease necessitating bilateral radiation will also be included.
* Study subjects with a previously untreated head and neck cancer diagnosis requiring a definitive course of radiotherapy requiring a prescribed dose of 60Gy or greater.
* Study subjects who have either an Android or Apple iOS-based smartphone or tablet compatible with the Vibrent application.
* Study subjects who have access to a sufficient monthly data plan (approximately 200 MB/month), or Internet connection.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Non-English speaking, or incapable of providing informed consent.
* Lack of smartphone, tablet, or Internet connection.
* Inability to use the Vibrent application.
* Patients being treated for head and neck cancer who do not receive some form of primary, adjuvant, or neo-adjuvant radiation therapy will not be considered for the study.
* Patients with recurrent disease.
* Pregnant women.
* Individuals under the age of 18.
* Individuals with contraindications to radiation therapy.

Intervention(s):

other: Virtual Coach

Not Recruiting

Contact Information

Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford, CA 94305
Nikita Bedi
650-723-5957

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