GRRAND
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Key information
Title:
Getting Recovery Right After Neck Dissection for Head and Neck Cancer (GRRAND)
Chief Investigators: Professor Toby Smith and Professor Stuart Winters
Sponsor: University of Warwick
Funder: NIHR HTA
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Summary:
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This study will see the effect of physiotherapy for people who have had a neck dissection as part of their treatment for head and neck cancer.
At the moment, if you have a neck dissection operation for head and neck cancer, the NHS does not routinely provide physiotherapy. Unfortunately after this operation quite a few people have problems with shoulder and neck movement, impacting their return to work and carrying out everyday tasks (such as dressing and household chores). Some surgeons and physiotherapists think that physiotherapy after leaving hospital might improve recovery.
In the GRRAND study, all patients that have a neck dissection will receive usual NHS care including physiotherapy whilst in hospital after their operation. However, half will also receive 6 sessions of physiotherapy, specifically designed for those who have had this surgery, as an outpatient after being discharged.
For more information, please visit our NIHR webpage.
Sample size:
A total of 390 participants (195 in each arm).
Primary outcome:
Shoulder pain and function at 12-months using the participant-reported Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) questionnaire (total score).
Duration:
1st February 2025 to 28th February 2028.
How do I take part?
Enquiries:
If you have any questions about the GRRAND trial, please contact us and we will be happy to answer them.
Telephone: 02476 574 300
Email: grrand@warwick.ac.uk
The GRRAND Team:
Chief Investigators
Professors Toby Smith and Stuart Winters
Trial Manager
Chrissy Evans
Senior Project Manager
Helen Bradley
Trial Coordinator
Pritpal Klear