Behavioral Intervention for Head Neoplasms
This study is evaluating whether a physical activity program is safe and tolerable for head and neck cancer patients.
See full descriptionAbout the trial for Head Neoplasms
Treatment Groups
This trial involves 2 different treatments. Behavioral Intervention is the primary treatment being studied. Participants will all receive the same treatment. There is no placebo group. The treatments being tested are not being studied for commercial purposes.
About The Treatment
Eligibility
This trial is for patients born any sex aged 18 and older. There are 7 eligibility criteria to participate in this trial as listed below.
Approximate Timelines
Measurement Requirements
This trial is evaluating whether Behavioral Intervention will improve 2 primary outcomes in patients with Head Neoplasms. Measurement will happen over the course of Baseline to 12 weeks after physical activity promotion.
Patient Q & A Section
What are common treatments for head neoplasms?
There are many options for treatment of a wide variety of head and neck head and neck neoplasms. Treatment options can be broadly grouped into 3 main strategies. These strategies are resection, irradiation and chemotherapy. The decision will vary depending on many factors such as local and regional health care system.
What is head neoplasms?
The most common malignant tumors from the head and neck are adenocarcinomas. Malignancies of the nasal sinuses, paranasal sinuses and the base of the skull, as well as meningiomas of the brain and the spinal cord, are all frequently seen in this group. The tumors, particularly those of the skull base, usually require surgical intervention due to the possibility that they may become life-threatening. Malignant brain tumors are now more frequently diagnosed in the developing world. The prognosis for brain cancer patients, which is largely based on their age and condition at the time of diagnosis, is often unfavorable.
Can head neoplasms be cured?
This analysis suggests that there may be a role for cancer chemotherapy in reducing the incidence and severity of the most common complications in this group of patients. However, as there was no information available on prognosis and morbidity, the results require further investigation before they are accepted.
What causes head neoplasms?
Different tumors are found in different regions of the head, and the risk factors seem to be affected in various ways. The most frequent tumors are meningiomas, chondrosarcomas, and gliomas. They are also more likely to occur in the posterior cranial fossa. Different environmental factors may be involved in the etiology of different types of head tumors.
What are the signs of head neoplasms?
The most common signs of head neoplasms are headache, fever, photophobia, vomiting and weight loss. Less common signs are seizure and hearing loss. Coughing due to recurrent airway infections also may occur. The diagnosis of head neoplasms should be suspected in elderly subjects with unexplained headaches who present with a mass or lymph node abnormality. CT is essential for diagnosis. Clinicians should be aware of the potential for cancer or blood disorders to present with unexplained,
How many people get head neoplasms a year in the United States?
There are more than 3 million new cases of [brain cancer](https://www.withpower.com/clinical-trials/brain-cancer) occurring each year in the United States. Nonmetastatic primary brain cancers accounted for over 95% of these cases. The mortality rate was significantly increased by race, advancing age, and lower education status.
Does head neoplasms run in families?
All the head and neck squamous cell carcinomas that appear to be attributable to head neoplasms were found to be sporadic. There seems no evidence that these are hereditary cancers. Nevertheless, it is recommended that persons who have a family history of head or neck neoplasms should consider undergoing a thorough medical history and genetic testing and regular screening with a primary care professional to help identify anyone with a family history of such neoplasms before a definitive diagnosis of either type is made.
How quickly does head neoplasms spread?
A few factors influencing tumor diffusion and tumor growth have been outlined. This model helps estimate the tumor behavior if it is known that there is a tumor in a brainstem location.
What is the primary cause of head neoplasms?
Results from a recent paper confirmed that men are 3.5 times more likely to have head neoplasm compared with women. The risk of primary brain carcinoma is highest in the first 7 years of life in women, and is 2.6 times higher in young adult and elderly men. The risk is highest in men of Caucasian origin.
What are the latest developments in behavioral intervention for therapeutic use?
Behavior therapy can be effective in reducing relapse and, in some subjects, in achieving remission from depression. However, more research in randomised control trials is required before this intervention is recommended in head and neck cancer.
How serious can head neoplasms be?
With respect to neurological and mental states, those suffering from head neoplasms were most at risk of persistent neurological disability, and those with psychiatric and social problems were at greatest risk of persistent cognitive deficit.
What does behavioral intervention usually treat?
Most of the patients in our study had chronic pain and psychological consequences of cancer treatment. A multidisciplinary approach with the participation of psychologist and nurse is needed to provide palliative care.