Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome In Patients Treated For Cancer Of The Upper Aerodigestive Tract (NCT04262453) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome In Patients Treated For Cancer Of The Upper Aerodigestive Tract
France142 participantsStarted 2019-01-21
Plain-language summary
Prospective open-label, non-randomized, monocentric, cohort study, to assess the prevalence and severity of sleep apnea syndrome in patients treated for cancer of the upper aerodigestive tract.
The patient follows a usual course of care including, at the end of the treatment of his cancer of the upper aerodigestive tract, screening for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome at 3 months and 6 months (Epworth score and ventilatory polygraphy)
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* macroscopic lesion suggestive of a cancerous tumour of the upper aerodigestive tract (oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx, hypopharynx, cavum, cervical lymph node metastases with an occult primary cancer)
* awaiting anatomopathological confirmation
Exclusion Criteria:
* history of cancer of the upper aerodigestive tract
* history of known obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
* cancer of the thyroid, salivary glands, nose and paranasal sinuses
* patients under guardianship or curatorship
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Occurence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
Timeframe: 3 months after the end of treatment for cancer of the upper aerodigestive tract