RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT03481647
Evaluation of an Oral Care Programme for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Evaluation of an Oral Care Programme for Patients Undergoing Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer Regarding Mucositis, Oral Health, Epigenetic Modifications, Patient-related Factors, Quality of Life and Health Economy
Sponsor
Göteborg University
Enrollment
150 participants
Start Date
Jan 8, 2018
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study will evaluate the effect of an intensified oral care programme on prevalence, severity and duration of mucositis in patients undergoing treatment for cancer in the head and neck region. Patients in the control group get professional oral care once a week.
Eligibility
Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 80 Years
Inclusion Criteria1
- Patients scheduled to receive full dose of curative RT including major salivary glands in the radiation field
Exclusion Criteria2
- Patients with recurrent cancer
- Patients with severe cognitive impairment.
Interventions
PROCEDUREOral care programme
Professional oral care (dental hygienist), intensified oral care measures by the patient
Locations(2)
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