Longitudinal Oral Health Changes After Head and Neck Radiotherapy (NCT07394842) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Longitudinal Oral Health Changes After Head and Neck Radiotherapy
Egypt100 participantsStarted 2025-02-01
Plain-language summary
This prospective observational study evaluates how head and neck radiotherapy affects oral health over time. Patients with head and neck cancer undergoing standard radiotherapy are followed from before treatment through multiple post-treatment visits. Changes in periodontal health, dental status, salivary function, and patient-reported oral health quality of life are assessed. The study aims to better understand the long-term oral complications of radiotherapy and to support improved preventive and supportive dental care for cancer patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥18 years
* Histologically confirmed head and neck malignancy
* Planned radiotherapy dose ≥50 Gy
* Presence of at least 20 natural teeth
* No periodontal treatment during the preceding 6 months
* Ability to comply with the scheduled follow-up visits
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous head and neck radiotherapy
* Autoimmune salivary gland disorders
* Current bisphosphonate or anti-resorptive therapy
* Pregnancy
* Uncontrolled systemic disease (HbA1c \>9% for diabetic patients)
* Severe periodontal destruction requiring immediate surgical intervention
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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Change in Clinical Attachment Level (CAL)
Timeframe: Baseline, end of radiotherapy, and 3, 6, 9, and 12 months post-radiotherapy