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Web-Based Program for Body Image After Head and Neck Cancer Treatment (BIHNC Trial)
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Led By Bethany Rhoten, PhD
Research Sponsored by Bethany Rhoten
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Undergoing head and neck cancer treatment at time of study enrollment
Cognitive impairment that would preclude ability to provide informed consent
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 5 years
Awards & highlights
Summary
This trial tests an online program to help people who have finished head and neck cancer treatment feel better about their body image. The program includes educational lessons and personal reflection activities. It aims to see if the program is feasible, acceptable, and effective in improving body image.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals who finished head and neck cancer treatment between 3-24 months ago, are unhappy with their body's appearance or function post-treatment, and have significant body image concerns (BIS score > 10). It excludes those with cognitive impairments, inability to read computer text, non-English speakers, or anyone still in cancer treatment.
What is being tested?
The study tests a six-week online program called BIHNC designed to help survivors of head and neck cancers. The program includes educational modules and personal reflection activities aimed at improving participants' body image.
What are the potential side effects?
Since the interventions are psychoeducational rather than medical treatments, traditional side effects like you'd see with medication aren't expected. Participants may experience emotional discomfort while reflecting on their body image.
Eligibility Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:Select...
I am currently receiving treatment for head and neck cancer.
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I am able to understand and make decisions about my health care.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ up to 5 years
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 5 years
Treatment Details
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Body Image after Head and Neck Cancer TreatmentExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
e-learning didactic module
2021
N/A
~10
Personal reflection activities
2021
N/A
~10
Research Highlights
Information in this section is not a recommendation. We encourage patients to speak with their healthcare team when evaluating any treatment decision.Mechanism Of Action
Side Effect Profile
Prior Approvals
Other Research
The most common treatments for Head and Neck Cancers include surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy. Surgery involves the physical removal of the tumor, which is crucial for eliminating cancerous cells.
Radiotherapy uses high-energy radiation to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumors, while chemotherapy employs drugs to kill rapidly dividing cancer cells throughout the body. Targeted therapy focuses on specific molecules involved in cancer growth, offering a more precise treatment approach.
These treatments are essential for controlling and potentially curing the cancer. Additionally, psychoeducation and personal reflection, as studied in the Body Image after Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Program, play a significant role in helping patients cope with the psychological and emotional impacts of their treatment, improving their overall quality of life and aiding in their recovery.
Patients' and health professionals' experience of the Danish fast track treatment pathway for head and neck cancer patients receiving oral rehabilitation.Comprehensive treatment of squamous cell cancer of head and neck: Chinese expert consensus 2013.Integration of prospective quality of life and nutritional assessment as routine components of multidisciplinary care of patients with head and neck cancer.
Patients' and health professionals' experience of the Danish fast track treatment pathway for head and neck cancer patients receiving oral rehabilitation.Comprehensive treatment of squamous cell cancer of head and neck: Chinese expert consensus 2013.Integration of prospective quality of life and nutritional assessment as routine components of multidisciplinary care of patients with head and neck cancer.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Bethany RhotenLead Sponsor
Bethany Rhoten, PhDPrincipal Investigator - Vanderbilt Medical Center
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am currently receiving treatment for head and neck cancer.You have significant concerns about your body image, as measured by a score higher than 10 on a specific scale.I am able to understand and make decisions about my health care.I am unhappy with my body's appearance or how it functions.I finished my head and neck cancer treatment between 3 to 24 months ago.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Body Image after Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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