Online support group for head and neck cancer patients
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether an online support group can help people with head and neck cancer feel better during and after their radiation treatment. You would participate in a shared online community and complete questionnaires about your well-being.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have head and neck cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body.
- You are scheduled to receive radiation therapy (radiotherapy) as part of your treatment.
- You are able to read and speak Chinese and can use a smartphone or tablet.
- You have not had radiation therapy to the head or neck before.
- You do not have a history of psychiatric disorders or take psychiatric medications.
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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