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A study of frailty in head neck cancer patients & its impact on treatment outcomes

Not Applicable
Conditions
Health Condition 1: C148- Malignant neoplasm of overlappingsites of lip, oral cavity and pharynx
Registration Number
CTRI/2021/05/033617
Lead Sponsor
Tata memorial Hospital
Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ot Yet Recruiting
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
0
Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients with head neck cancer of oral cavity, larynx, hypopharynx, oropharynx.

2. Age > 60 years

3. Patient able to comprehend the test procedure & perform the test requirements

4. Willing to give written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Unstable Angina or recent (within the last 3 months) myocardial infarction, Uncontrolled arrhythmias, persistent uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure >180â??mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure >110â??mm Hg).

2. Recent (within the last 3 months) stroke or transient is chaemic attack.

3. Patient with severe visual impairment i.e Visual acuity of less than 3 / 60 with a full visual field with the help of corrective glasses.

4. Unable to mobilize independently (with /without walking aids)due to severe joint issues (eg osteoarthritis) or giddiness / generalized weakness/vertigo

5. Patients taking treatment outside TMH

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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