Photon/Proton Radiation Therapy for Cancers of the Nasal Cavity and/or Paranasal Sinuses
Completed
- Conditions
- Cancers of Nasal CavityCancers of Paranasal Sinuses
- Interventions
- Other: Xerostomia questionnaire
- Registration Number
- NCT00797498
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Florida
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to collect information from a questionnaire and medical records to see what effects proton radiation has on cancer and collect and analyze morbidity outcomes: incidence of Xerostomia (dry mouth) and tumor control.
- Detailed Description
The study is non interventional outcomes protocol designed to collect information from a questionnaire and medical records to see what effects proton radiation has on cancer and collect and analyze morbidity outcomes: incidence of Xerostomia (dry mouth) and tumor control.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 174
Inclusion Criteria
- Cancer of nasal cavity and/or paranasal sinuses.
- Will receive treatment with proton radiation.
Exclusion Criteria
- Evidence of distant metastasis.
- Previous radiation for head and neck cancer.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Xerostomia Questionnaire Xerostomia questionnaire All of the tests, procedures and treatments may be considered standard of care for someone with this type of cancer, except for the Xerostomia Questionnaire.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Grade 3 or higher of xerostomia Incidence of Xerostomia One year after the end of radiation therapy.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Collect and analyze tumor control outcomes When each patient has been followed for a minimum of 12 months with final analysis after 24 months.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute
🇺🇸Jacksonville, Florida, United States