The aim of this study is to objectively and subjectively characterise different aspects of oral function for malignancy of the oral cavity.
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Brief title
Condition
- Head and neck therapeutic procedures
Synonym
Research involving
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
1. What are objective normal values for oral function within different types of
oncological patients?
2. What is the change in time of objective oral function?
3. What is the change in time of subjective oral function?
4. Are objective function and subjective oral function linked?
5. What is the difference in oral function-outcome between patients and healthy
persons on the different measure-moments in time?
Secondary outcome
6. What is the influence of reconstruction on oral function?
7. What is the influence of rehabilitation on oral function?
8. Is implant treatment before radiation therapy more effective than after
radiation therapy?
9. Is oral function better after palliative intervention for big tumors (>T3)
as compared to surgical intervention?
Background summary
In The Netherlands the total incidence of squamous cell carcinomas of the head
and neck in 2002 was more than 2300. Approximately 32% of the newly diagnosed
head and neck tumors occur in the oral cavity. In 1997 the mortality was about
56% (after 5 years) for malignancy in the oral cavity. After surgical
intervention and/or radiation therapy (oral) function is deteriorated. A
decrease of qualitity of function can be observed in a.o. speech, chewing,
swallowing, and saliva secretion. The oral function is essential for quality of
life. This study is unique, because there are no objective long-term oral
function outcomes published.
Study objective
The aim of this study is to objectively and subjectively characterise different
aspects of oral function for malignancy of the oral cavity.
Study design
This study is a prospective cohort-research.
Study burden and risks
This is not applicable
Heidelberglaan 100
Utrecht 3584 CX
NL
Heidelberglaan 100
Utrecht 3584 CX
NL
Listed location countries
Age
Inclusion criteria
* Malignancy in the mouth at first time
* Adult
Exclusion criteria
Persons who are disable to fill in questionaires
Design
Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
No registrations found.
Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
No registrations found.
In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL12006.041.06 |