U.S., Dec. 5 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07264036) titled 'Velopharyngeal Dysfunction in Head & Neck Cancer Patients, Pilot Study' on Nov. 17.
Brief Summary: Some head and neck cancer survivors develop velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD), a problem with closure between the soft palate and throat that can cause nasal-sounding speech, food or liquid leaking into the nose, difficulty swallowing, and reduced quality of life. This study aims to better understand VPD in this population and to evaluate whether pharyngeal wall augmentation (plumping up the back wall of the throat) can improve speech and swallowing.
Participants will undergo a multidisciplinary assessment including physical examination...