Evaluation of dysphagia following radiotherapy and radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy as a treatment in oral cancer patients

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• Conditions: Health Condition 1: C101- Malignant neoplasm of anterior surface of epiglottisHealth Condition 2: C102- Malignant neoplasm of lateral wallof oropharynxHealth Condition 3: C109- Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx,unspecifiedHealth Condition 4: C108- Malignant neoplasm of overlappingsites of oropharynxHealth Condition 5: C103- Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of oropharynxHealth Condition 6: C100- Malignant neoplasm of vallecula

• Registration Number: CTRI/2024/01/061754
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Kundana Devalla

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 4 March 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot Yet Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 0

Inclusion Criteria

1)Carcinoma oropharynx patients with histologically proven squamous cell carcinoma and are planned for radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy with a curative intent

2)patients of age greater than 18 years

Exclusion Criteria

1)Patients less than 18 years of age and greater than 75 years of age

2)Patients with underlying conditions such as stroke , dementia, neuromuscular diseases, that had already caused or may cause dysphagia

3)Head and neck cancers other than oropharynx as the primary site

4)Any prior surgery or radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy for head and neck neoplasms

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Prevalence of the dysphagia with the concomitant use of chemo-radiotherapy in oropharyngeal <br/ ><br>carcinoma patientsTimepoint: 6 Months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1)Early identification and prevention of potential complications such as respiratory issues due <br/ ><br>to aspiration and malnutrition <br/ ><br>2)Provide reassurance and encourage the patient to seek an evaluation /consultation with a <br/ ><br>speech and swallowing therapist.Timepoint: 6 Months