Systematic Oral Education for Prevention of Oral-related Complications Caused by Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer

Launched by WEST CHINA HOSPITAL · Nov 13, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how effective education on oral health can help prevent problems in the mouth that can occur after patients receive radiotherapy for head and neck cancer. Radiotherapy is a common treatment that uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells, but it can sometimes lead to complications like sore mouth or difficulty eating. The study aims to teach patients how to take care of their oral health to reduce these risks.

To participate in this trial, patients must be between 18 and 80 years old and have been diagnosed with a malignant tumor in the head or neck that hasn't spread to other parts of the body. They should be receiving radiotherapy or a combination of radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Participants will need to sign a consent form and be in good enough health to follow the study's guidelines. The trial is currently recruiting participants, and those who join can expect to receive helpful information about maintaining their oral health during treatment.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients diagnosed with malignant tumors of the head and neck without metastasis
• • Age ≥18, ≤80 years old
• • ZPS score ≤2
• • Receiving radiotherapy alone or concurrent radiotherapy with a radiation dose of \>50 Gy
• • Signed informed consent form
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with oral mucositis due to allergic reactions to certain foods, medications, or oral care products
• • Have a history of head and neck radiotherapy
• • Poor oral hygiene or severe periodontitis
• • Poor compliance
• • Other patients who, in the opinion of the investigator, are not suitable for participation in this study