The influence of different radiation techniques on the quality of life and the functional and psychosocial rehabilitation of patients with carcinoma of the oropharynx
Recruiting
- Conditions
- C00-C14Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx
- Registration Number
- DRKS00015747
- Lead Sponsor
- Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms Universität Bonn, ZZMK-Zahnärztliche Prothetik
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 100
Inclusion Criteria
radio-oncological therapy of carcinoma of the oropharynx in the last 6 months to 5 years,
Age of patients =18 years,
the ability to complete German-language questionnaires
verbal and written consent
Exclusion Criteria
lack of agreement of the patient,
missing dental findings pre-RTX,
Age of patients <18 years,
lack of knowledge of German to complete the questionnaires
Study & Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Comparison of the effects of different oral carcinoma radiation techniques on sensory impairments (hypoaesthesia, scars and facial palsy), pain, quality of life (general and quality of life based on 19 impairments), psychosocial status (prevention, FKV, CCG, DS and STAI) and lifestyle habits Of the patients.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The study intends to decide on therapeutic measures for patients treated as well as health providers.