Study on mouth sores and quality of life after head and neck cancer treatment
Part of Digestive system, Injuries & trauma, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks back at your medical records to see how mouth sores (oral mucositis) affected your quality of life during head and neck cancer treatment. Your participation helps doctors learn better ways to manage these side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with head and neck cancer.
- You received radiation therapy (with or without chemotherapy) between 2019 and 2023.
- Your medical records must include notes about mouth sores (oral mucositis) during treatment.
- You used a mouth gel or cream for mouth sores during treatment.
- You do not have another type of cancer that was being treated at the same time.
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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