Clinical Trial: Maximizing Quality of Life After Cancer Through Rehabilitation

U.S., June 4 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07622407) titled 'Maximizing Quality of Life After Cancer Through Rehabilitation' on May 18.

Brief Summary: Treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC) often includes cisplatin chemotherapy and radiation. This treatment causes hearing loss and trouble swallowing in 70% of patients. If untreated, these symptoms increase stress and lower quality of life for survivors. Veterans with HNC usually get help for swallowing. However, damage to the hearing and balance systems-known as ototoxicity-is often missed or only addressed when it becomes very severe. To fill this gap, the investigators plan a clinical trial at two VA sites. The investigators compare the us...