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Effects of Far Infrared Rays and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Short Term Prognosis of Head and Neck Cancer Patients Receiving Curative Treatment
Sponsor: Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether far-infrared therapy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) can improve postoperative side effects in patients with head and neck cancer. The main questions this study aims to answer are: Can far-infrared therapy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation reduce pain and improve neck range of motion? Can far-infrared therapy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation reduce inflammation? Researchers will compare three groups: Group A: control group; Group B: transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation; Group C: far-infrared therapy combined with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, to evaluate differences in pain, neck range of motion, and inflammation. Participants will receive the assigned intervention in the morning and evening for five consecutive days. Outcome measurements will be conducted on the first and fifth days.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
30 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2024-05-01
Completion Date
2026-03-31
Last Updated
2026-01-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is applied to the neck region twice daily, in the morning and evening, for five consecutive days.
Far-Infrared Therapy
Far-infrared therapy is applied to the neck region twice daily, in the morning and evening, for five consecutive days.
Locations (1)
Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation
Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan