Status:
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
Active Locations (1)
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Ahmed Maher Teaching Hospital
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt