Peer Support Program for Improving Quality of Life Among Head and Neck Patients, Connecting Through Cancer Trial

This clinical trial tests whether a peer support program is feasible for head and neck cancer patients. Social support at the time of diagnosis has been shown to improve head and neck cancer quality of life before and after treatment. However, not all patients have a strong social support system. Recent research has shown that peer support programs have the potential to address unmet social support needs among cancer patients. These programs involve cancer survivors (peer mentors) providing emotional and informational support to cancer patients (mentees) earlier in their disease course. Peer support programs may also reduce caregiver burden by providing an additional source of support for the patient. A one-on-one peer support program may be feasible for patients with head and neck cancer and their caregivers.

NCT Number	NCT07664241
Lead Sponsor	OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Collaborators: Oregon Health and Science University
Conditions	Malignant Head and Neck Neoplasm
Enrollment	56 participants
Start Date	2026-07-16
Primary Completion	2027-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-07-15