ormalcy of food intake in head and neck cancer patients receiving radiotherapy supported by swallowing therapy and individual dietary councelling.

Phase 2

Recruiting

• Conditions: Dysphagia in Head and neck neoplasms; swallowing problems in head and neck cancer; 10003018; 10027655

• Registration Number: NL-OMON32939
• Lead Sponsor: niversitair Medisch Centrum Sint Radboud

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 6 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients >= 18 years.
2. Patients with tumor in Oral cavity, nasopharynx, oropharynx, hypopharynx or larynx with tumor stage II-IV (UICC TNM-tumor classification)
3. Eligible for primary curative treatment intentions with (chemo)radiation or adjuvant radiotherapy
4. A signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Historical swallowing problems ( neurological or not tumor related).
2. Unable to comprehend and carry out the swallowing intervention.
3. Unable to answer study questionnaires. (illiterate)
4. Radiation or surgery for Head and neck cancer in history.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>-Quality of food intake ( based on food modifications)<br /><br>-Use of tube feeding/diet supplements</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>-Quality of Life<br /><br>-Nutritional status</p><br>