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Changes to Function and Quality of Life and Patient Experience for Patients Undergoing Treatments for Recurrent Oropharyngeal Cancer

Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Recurrent Oropharynx Carcinoma
Registration Number
NCT04952922
Lead Sponsor
Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Brief Summary

The purpose of this research project is to measure changes in communication, swallowing and quality of life and individual patient priorities which may happen over time in patients with a diagnosis of recurrent head and neck cancer, specifically recurrent cancer (cancer which has returned after previous treatment) of the back of the throat, the tonsils and/or the base of tongue (recurrent oropharyngeal cancer) and what it is like for patients and their significant others to experience these changes over time.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
25
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adult (aged 18 years or over) competent to provide consent
  • Have a diagnosis of recurrent OPC
  • Have adequate linguistic and cognitive function to participate in interview
  • English speaking
Exclusion Criteria
  • Any previous medical condition, other than HNC, which has a known impact on communication/ swallowing (Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, cerebral vascular accident (CVA)

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Patient reported swallowing related quality of life6 months

MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

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London, United Kingdom

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