Heavy Strength Training in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors

PHASE2RecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

60

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

February 17, 2025

Primary Completion Date

January 31, 2026

Study Completion Date

April 30, 2026

Conditions
Head and Neck NeoplasmsHead and Neck CancerHead and Neck Squamous Cell CarcinomaHead and Neck Carcinoma
Interventions
OTHER

Experimental

"Three primary exercises will be included in the exercise sessions for participants randomized to this group: barbell back squat, bench press, and dead lift~The weight will be progressively increased overtime based on participants' perceived exertion and repetitions in reserve. Number of repetitions performed for each exercise will begin at 10 repetitions in weeks 1-2, with gradual progression to lifting heavier loads of 3-5 sets of 1-5 repetitions between weeks 6-12."

Trial Locations (1)

Unknown

RECRUITING

University of Alberta, Edmonton

All Listed Sponsors
lead

University of Alberta

OTHER