Prevalence of Trismus in Patients With Maxillary Cancer With and Without Radiation Therapy in the Egyptian Population.
- Conditions
- Maxillary Neoplasms
- Interventions
- Radiation: radiotherapy
- Registration Number
- NCT05091814
- Lead Sponsor
- Cairo University
- Brief Summary
This study aims at evaluating the prevalence of trismus among maxillary cancer patients in the Egyptian population and the effect of radiotherapy on the occurrence of trismus.
- Detailed Description
The enrolled participants who meet the eligibility criteria and signed the informed consent of participation in the study will undergo clinical examination to determine the maximum mouth opening after performing surgery only and /or after radiotherapy in case of adjuvant therapy
the maximum mouth opening will be measured in (mm) by using a digital caliper device and will be recorded in the patient sheet,
reading of less than 35mm will be considered trismus while above 35mm or more will be considered normal (NO trismus)
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 360
- patients with maxillary cancer
- patients under 18 yrs .
- patients with TMJ disorders before surgery
- patients on chemotherapy
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- Tumors in other sites( Tongue , buccal mucosa , salivary glands, mandible)
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Radiotherapy (Yes or no) - Exercise (YES or NO) radiotherapy with or without radiotherapy
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method % prevalence 1 year Trismus prevalence in percent
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method MMO 1 year maximum mouth opening
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Cairo University
🇪🇬Cairo, Haram, Egypt