Swallowing and quality of life in oral cancer before and after treatment
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tracks how your swallowing ability and quality of life change before and after treatment for mouth cancer. It helps doctors understand what patients go through and find ways to improve care.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with a type of mouth cancer called oral squamous cell carcinoma
- Your treatment is meant to cure the cancer – either surgery, radiation therapy with or without chemotherapy, or both
- You are not allergic to barium contrast (a substance used in some imaging tests)
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You are willing and able to fill out questionnaires and have swallowing examinations
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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