Status:
UNKNOWN
The SEA CHANGE Study: A Self Management Intervention for Head and Neck Cancer Survivors
Lead Sponsor:
Dublin City University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National University of Ireland, Maynooth
Newcastle University
Conditions:
Head and Neck Cancer
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to test the feasibility of implementing the Self-Management after Cancer of the Head and Neck Group Intervention (SEA-CHANGE), designed to promote quality of life and participation in ...
Detailed Description
Head and neck cancer (HNC) and its treatment are associated with specific challenges such as facial disfigurement and impairments in speech, breathing and swallowing, and can have a negative impact on...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- had a pathologically confirmed diagnosis of an invasive primary tumour in the head and neck (oral cavity, salivary glands, nasal cavity, sinuses, middle ear, pharynx and larynx);
- have undergone and completed treatment by surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or a combination thereof;
- are aged 18 or older at the time of their HNC diagnosis;
- are within 12 months of having completed their primary treatment; and
- have provided written informed, consent.
Exclusion
- are unable to read or speak English;
- had a second invasive primary cancer other than non-melanoma skin cancer diagnosed after the HNC (as these patients are likely to be more focused on the treatment of their second cancer rather than self-management of their HNC);
- are unable to provide informed consent (e.g., if they have dementia/Alzheimer's disease); or
- have other known medical condition or other reason why they would be unable to take part.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 10 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 30 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04051697
Start Date
September 10 2018
End Date
December 30 2020
Last Update
August 9 2019
Active Locations (3)
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1
Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
2
St James Hospital, Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
3
St Lukes Hospital, Ireland
Dublin, Ireland