Cough, Expiratory Training, and Chronic Aspiration After Head and Neck Radiotherapy
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Trial Details
| Condition | Head and Neck Cancer |
| Intervention | Barium Swallow; Questionnaires; Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST) Device; Digital Manometer; Neurocognitive Exams; Barium |
| Phase | NA |
| Status | Active |
| Participants | 175 |
| Est. Completion | 2 Feb 2027 |
| Last Updated | 16 Apr 2026 |
Primary Outcome
Association Between Aspiration and Expiratory Function Using Expiratory Training in Post-Radiotherapy H&N Cancer Survivors
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age \>/= 18 years 2. History of curative-intent radiotherapy at MDACC for a new primary H\&N cancer in past 15 years 3. Referred to Section of Speech Pathology and Audiology for swallowing evaluation 4. Ability to understand and willingness to sign written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of recurrent or second primary H\&N, central nervous system, or thoracic cancer at time of modified barium swallow (MBS) study 2. Prior H\&N surgery excluding diagnostic procedures, transoral surgery, or non-radical neck dissection 3. History of functionally limiting chronic or acute cardiac, pulmonary, or neuromuscular disease 4. Tracheotomy or oxygen dependence at time of MBS 5. Patients with Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) \<24 will be ineligible for participation in the therapeutic trial
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