Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Nutri-jelly on Quality of Life in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Dental Innovation Foundation Under Royal Patronage
Collaborating Sponsors:
Thammasat University
Srinakharinwirot University
Conditions:
Head and Neck Cancer
Dysphagia
Eligibility:
All Genders
35-85 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a novel edible nutritious gel for patients with chewing and swallowing difficulties, Nutri-jelly, is effective in improving the quality of life of hea...
Detailed Description
* independent variable: continuous Nutri -jelly intake * dependent variable (outcome): changes in health-related quality of life score
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- diagnosed as head and neck cancer
- definitive or palliative radiotherapy treatment plan
- can communicate well
Exclusion
- bleeding in the mouth
- respiratory distress
- psychiatric disorders
- radiation field not involve masticatory and swallowing apparatus e.g. certain cases of laryngeal cancer and brain cancer
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2012
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
64 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01871155
Start Date
January 1 2012
End Date
August 1 2012
Last Update
June 6 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Mahavachiralongkorn cancer hospital
Pathum Thani, Changwat Pathum Thani, Thailand, 12110