RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07328347

Improving Dental Care for Patients With Head and Neck Tumors

A Simulation Experiment to Improve Dental Care for Patients With Head and Neck Tumors

Sponsor

University Medical Center Goettingen

Enrollment

132 participants

Start Date

Jan 13, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Head & Neck Cancer Oral Health Care Oral Health Behavior Change Dentist's Role Dentist-Patient Relations

Summary

This prospective survey study investigates knowledge, attitudes, experiences, and practices related to dental care in patients with head and neck cancer among affected patients and dentists. Participants complete an anonymous online questionnaire before and after receiving written, guideline-based information. The study aims to evaluate whether targeted educational materials improve knowledge and perceptions regarding dental care in the context of head and neck cancer treatment.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is looking at how dental care is currently managed for patients with head and neck cancer in Germany, and at the same time surveying practicing dentists about their knowledge and practices. The goal is to identify gaps and improve dental care coordination for this group of patients. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older and have been diagnosed with head and neck cancer - Your health allows you to complete a questionnaire - You are a practicing dentist registered in the OAK-Verlag database in Germany (for the dentist survey component) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You do not consent to participate - You cannot complete the questionnaire in German due to language barriers Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHEREducational material,

Patients with head and neck cancer and practicing dentists in Germany participate in an anonymous, prospective pre-post survey study. Both groups complete a baseline questionnaire assessing demographic characteristics as well as knowledge, attitudes, experiences, and decision-making related to dental care in the context of head and neck cancer treatment. Following the baseline assessment, participants receive group-specific, guideline-based written educational information. After reviewing the educational material, participants complete a post-intervention questionnaire with identical content. The effect of the educational intervention is evaluated by comparing pre- and post-assessment responses within each group.