Phase 2
Completed N=20
Functional Electrical Stimulation in Irradiated Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00815087 ↗Enrolled (actual)
20
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2014
Primary outcomePrimary: The Change From Baseline and Cut Point VFSS in Velocity of Displacement of Hyoid Bone at 1 to 3 Months — 0.8; -0.4 cm/s
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether functional electrical stimulation is effective in the treatment of dysphagia due to nasopharyngeal cancer post radiotherapy
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY The Change From Baseline and Cut Point VFSS in Velocity of Displacement of Hyoid Bone at 1 to 3 Months |
0.8; -0.4 | — |
| SECONDARY Questionnaire of Life Quality |
— | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Primary nasopharyngeal carcinoma
- Post radiation therapy
- Mild to severe dysphagia
- Never underwent swallowing therapy
Exclusion Criteria
- Recurrent cancer
- Neurological or degenerate disease
- Total or partial laryngectomy
- Epilepsy
- With cardiac pacemaker
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00815087). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.