Plain-English translation of NCT05889091 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This small pilot study is testing whether a fat flap procedure — a surgical technique that uses your own fat tissue to cover and protect treated areas of the neck — is safe and can reduce common side effects after head and neck cancer treatment. Researchers want to see if this surgery can help reduce problems like difficulty swallowing, neck pain, stiffness, and swelling that often happen after radiation therapy and neck surgery.
Many people treated for head and neck cancer experience long-term problems in the neck area, including pain, limited movement, difficulty swallowing, and changes to how the neck looks. This study aims to see whether the fat flap procedure can prevent or reduce these side effects and improve quality of life.
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If you qualify, you would receive the fat flap surgery as part of your planned neck dissection procedure. After surgery, you would return for follow-up visits at 6 months and 12 months, during which doctors and specialists would assess how well you're healing, measure your neck movement, test your swallowing ability, and ask you to complete questionnaires about your pain, quality of life, and any remaining symptoms. The entire study involvement lasts about one year.
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