Radiation Lymphedema study: Photobiomodulation
Official title Impact of Photobiomodulation (PBM) on Biomarkers of Radiation Lymphedema and Fibrosis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06708754
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether photobiomodulation (PBM) light can reduce scar tissue and swelling after radiation. It compares real light therapy with a pretend treatment.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you had head and neck cancer and received radiation therapy and have scar tissue or swelling.
- What's involved
- You will receive light therapy on the affected area or a pretend treatment. You will have visits to get the light applied and to check your progress.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about a few months, with several visits for light treatments and follow‑up checks.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients treated with radiation for head and neck cancer who are ≥ 3 months \< 36 months post-RT (last RT).
- Patients who received at least 50Gy of bilateral neck RT. people who received RT or concurrent chemoradiation (chemoRT) therapy for HNC are eligible.
- No evidence of disease as documented by imaging 3 months after completion of RT.
- Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) fibrosis score ≥ 2 at enrollment.
- Patient who has body mass index (BMI) \>30 at the time of enrollment may be excluded at a discretion of the principal investigator if fibrotic areas...
You likely can't join if
- Woman who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding.
- Patients enrolled on another drug or device investigational trial for prevention or treatment of LEF.
- Patients deprived of freedom, under supervision or guardianship.
- Patients unable to attend to scheduled visits due to geographical, social or mental reasons.
- Patients who received prior PBM therapy for RT toxicities in the last year;
- Patients who report being photosensitive.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients treated with radiation for head and neck cancer who are ≥ 3 months \< 36 months post-RT (last RT).
- Patients who received at least 50Gy of bilateral neck RT. people who received RT or concurrent chemoradiation (chemoRT) therapy for HNC are eligible.
- No evidence of disease as documented by imaging 3 months after completion of RT.
- Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) fibrosis score ≥ 2 at enrollment.
- Patient who has body mass index (BMI) \>30 at the time of enrollment may be excluded at a discretion of the principal investigator if fibrotic areas cannot be identified by clinical objective assessment of fibrosis.
- Willing to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study.
- Woman who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding.
- Patients enrolled on another drug or device investigational trial for prevention or treatment of LEF.
- Patients deprived of freedom, under supervision or guardianship.
- Patients unable to attend to scheduled visits due to geographical, social or mental reasons.
- Patients who received prior PBM therapy for RT toxicities in the last year;
- Patients who report being photosensitive.
- Patients who have chronic immunosuppression or are on current immunosuppressive therapies.
- Any patient who, in the opinion of the investigator, is unable or unlikely to comply fully with the study requirements or procedures for any reason.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- New York, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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