Prevalence of Long-term Dental Effects of Chemotherapy in Childhood Cancer Survivors Diagnosed With Cancer Before the Age of 10

Launched by CLINIQUES UNIVERSITAIRES SAINT-LUC- UNIVERSITÉ CATHOLIQUE DE LOUVAIN · Jul 18, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at the long-term dental effects that chemotherapy can have on children who were diagnosed with cancer before the age of 10. Researchers want to understand how likely these childhood cancer survivors are to develop dental problems, such as cavities and other tooth defects, compared to children who did not have cancer. The goal is to find better ways to predict and prevent these dental issues, helping survivors maintain healthier teeth as they grow up.

To participate in this study, individuals must have been diagnosed with cancer before turning 10 and have received chemotherapy as part of their treatment. They should now be at least 12 years old. Participants will undergo dental examinations to assess their oral health and development. This study is currently recruiting participants and aims to provide important insights that could improve dental care for childhood cancer survivors in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • age below 10 at cancer diagnosis (for the CCS group).
• • Chemotherapy must have been used to treat the patient (For the CCS group).
• • The patient is 12 years old or older at the time of the follow-up appointment of the present study
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • A patient who was diagnosed and treated after 10 years old.
• • Patient below 12 years old at time of study recruitment
• • Patients with syndrome or diseases that involve teeth impairment\*
• • Pregnant patient
• • Refusal or inaptitude to undergo dental and radiographic examination