Getting recovery right after neck dissection for head and neck cancer (GRRAND): trial protocol for a multicentre, pragmatic randomised controlled trial with health economic evaluation and process evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Head and neck cancer (HNC) affects the mouth, throat, salivary glands, voice box, nose or sinuses. Every year, over 12 000 people in the UK are diagnosed with HNC. Neck dissection is a key, surgical component of patient care. However, many people experience postoperative restriction in shoulder and neck movements, pain, fatigue and low mood, with only half ever returning to work.

Methods and analysis

Getting Recovery Right After Neck Dissection (GRRAND) is a two-arm, multicentre, pragmatic randomised controlled trial. The trial aims to compare clinical and cost-effectiveness of a personalised physiotherapy programme (GRRAND programme) versus usual practice, National Health Service (NHS), postdischarge care.The planned sample size is 390 participants. Participant

SUBMITTER: Evans C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12496047 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature