A trial looking at swallowing exercises for people with a head and neck cancer (SIP SMART 2)

The following bullet points are a summary of the entry conditions for this trial. Talk to your doctor or the trial team if you are unsure about any of these. They will be able to advise you. 

Who can take part

You may be able to join this trial if all of the following apply. You:

• have newly diagnosed cancer of the mouth, oropharynx, nasopharynx, hypopharynx  or cancer of the jaw bone. You can also join if you have an unknown primary cancer and you are to have radiotherapy to both sides of the neck. 
• have cancer that has spread to the nearby tissue or has spread to another part of the body
• are to have surgery, radiotherapy, chemoradiotherapy or a combination of these with the aim to cure
• are at least 18 years old

Who can’t take part

You cannot join this trial if any of these apply. You:

• have had a head and neck cancer before 
• have another primary cancer within the head and neck area. This could be salivary gland cancer, laryngeal cancer or cancer affecting the ear. 
• have a brain tumour
• have already started treatment including treatment to relieve symptoms (palliative)
• are only to have one type of treatment that is not a standard treatment  such as photodynamic therapy  or brachytherapy
• are having chemotherapy by itself  
• are to have all of your voice box removed (a total laryngectomy) 
• are to have a tube in your neck (tracheostomy) to breathe through for the long term
• are in bed or a chair all the time and need complete care (performance status 4)
• have a long term problem with speech and comprehension caused by disease or damage to the brain such as a stroke
• have any other medical condition or mental health problem that could affect you taking part