The PRO-ACTIVE trial protocol: a randomized study comparing the effectiveness of PROphylACTic swallow InterVEntion for patients receiving radiotherapy for head and neck cancer

The PRO-ACTIVE trial protocol: a randomized study comparing the effectiveness of PROphylACTic swallow InterVEntion for patients receiving radiotherapy for head and neck cancer

Abstract Background Swallowing therapy is commonly provided as a treatment to lessen the risk or severity of dysphagia secondary to radiotherapy (RT) for head and neck cancer (HNC); however, best practice is not yet established. This trial will compare the effectiveness of prophylactic (high and low...

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Main Authors: R. Martino, M. I. Fitch, C. D. Fuller, A. Hope, G. Krisciunas, S. E. Langmore, C. Lazarus, C. L. Macdonald, T. McCulloch, G. Mills, D. A. Palma, K. Pytynia, J. Ringash, K. Sultanem, J. Theurer, K. E. Thorpe, K. Hutcheson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Head and neck cancer survivors
Dysphagia
Intervention
Prophylactic
Reactive
Feeding tube duration
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-021-08826-0

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