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ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Using EORTC QLQ-H&N35 in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors Within the First Year Following Treatment: a Cross-Sectional Study in Egypt

Lead Sponsor:

Ain Shams University

Conditions:

Head and Neck Cncer

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) in head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors within the first year following treatment in Egypt. Using a cross-sectional study desig...

Detailed Description

Head and neck cancer (HNC) is the seventh most common cancer globally, accounting for more than 660,000 new cases and 325,000 deaths annually. The number of HNC cases is expected to grow by 30% each y...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • (HNC).
  • Completed cancer treatment (surgery, radiotherapy, and/or chemotherapy) within the past 12 months.
  • Attending routine follow-up visits at Ahmed Maher Teaching Hospital (AMTH), Egypt.
  • Able to communicate and complete the EORTC QLQ-H\&N35 questionnaire.
  • Presence of at least one molar and one central incisor in both upper and lower dentition (for oral hygiene assessment).
  • Provided written informed consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion

  • Patients with cognitive impairment or severe mental illness affecting their ability to respond to the questionnaire.
  • Patients with debilitating conditions (e.g., terminal illness, bedridden status).
  • Trismus (mouth opening \<20mm) preventing oral examination.
  • Patients who decline to participate or withdraw consent.
  • Patients with incomplete medical records or loss to follow-up.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 15 2024

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

April 15 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

112 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06901401

Start Date

October 15 2024

End Date

April 15 2025

Last Update

March 28 2025

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Ahmed Maher Teaching Hospital

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt