RecruitingNot Applicable

Improving Dental Care for Patients With Head and Neck Tumors

Germany132 participantsStarted 2026-01-13

Plain-language summary

This prospective survey study investigates knowledge, attitudes, experiences, and practices related to dental care in patients with head and neck cancer among affected patients and dentists. Participants complete an anonymous online questionnaire before and after receiving written, guideline-based information. The study aims to evaluate whether targeted educational materials improve knowledge and perceptions regarding dental care in the context of head and neck cancer treatment.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years or older with head and neck cancer whose health status allows completion of a questionnaire * Practicing dentists in Germany registered in the OAK-Verlag address database Exclusion Criteria: * Lack of consent to participate * Insufficient German language skills that prevent completion of the questionnaire

What they're measuring

Change From Baseline in Knowledge and Decision-Making Regarding Dental Care, Assessed by a Self-Administered Questionnaire (Percentage of Correct Responses)

Timeframe: Immediately after completion of the educational intervention (single study visit)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07328347

SponsorUniversity Medical Center Goettingen

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-05

Contact for this trial

Felix Matschner, Dr. MSc

+49 551 39-60870 felix.marschner@med.uni-goettingen.de

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