CompletedNot Applicable

Prevalence of Oral Side Effects Associated With Chemo and Radiotherapy for Treating Head and Neck Cancer

Egypt294 participantsStarted 2020-10-02

Plain-language summary

A cross-sectional study will be conducted to report oral complications during chemo and radiotherapy treatment in case of patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer and the effect of theses oral side effects on patients' quality of life which will in turn allow the implication of preventive measures

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients after the first week of their treatment till the end of their treatment protocol and at their follow-up visits * patients who completed ESAS questioner * Male and female patients from 20 -70 years old who are diagnosed with head and neck cancer. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who didn't start their treatment before the examination * Patients who refuse to participate in the study. * Patients with leukemia or blood cell cancers, infants and children

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

by ESAS questionnaire ,clinical examination of the patient

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year

oral mucositis assessed by WHO(world Health Organization) scale, clinical examination

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year

xerostomia by CODs (Clinical oral dryness scale)

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year

dysphagia by VHNSS Version 2.0 (Vanderbilt Head and Neck Cancer Symptom Survey)

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year

pain assessed by numerical rating scale(NRS)

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04845854

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-02-20

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

by ESAS questionnaire ,clinical examination of the patient

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year

oral mucositis assessed by WHO(world Health Organization) scale, clinical examination

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year

xerostomia by CODs (Clinical oral dryness scale)

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year

dysphagia by VHNSS Version 2.0 (Vanderbilt Head and Neck Cancer Symptom Survey)

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year

pain assessed by numerical rating scale(NRS)

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year