Research of quality of life in patients with laryngocarcinoma after different treatment methods

Accessing quality of life in patients with laryngocarcinoma after different treatment methods by means of the European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30), Head and Neck Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-H&N35), and Voice Handicap Index (VHI)

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12612001095853

Enrollment

200

Registered

2012-10-12

Start date

2012-09-27

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

There are many therapies for Laryngeal cancer, such as laryngectomy, irradiation as primary therapy, laryngectomy, laryngectomy and radiotherapy, the choice of treatment between them is being influenced increasingly by the expected voice quality and quality of life (QoL).This study we use three validated questionnaires: Cancer Core Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) and Head and Neck Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTCQLQ-H&N35)and Voice Handicap Index(VHI).for evaluated patient’s QOL after surgery or radiotherapy treatments.

Interventions

1.The patients with laryngeal cancer and ended treatment at least 6 months will be recruited (use the methods of self evaluation and telephone follow-up )in our research,and they need to fill in The Chinese versions of the European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) and Head and Neck Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTCQLQ-H&N35)and Voice Handicap Index(VHI). We also collecting general information and medical record so that we can analyse the effective factor and predict patient quality of life .We will stop recruiting until collect enough cases (expected to be 200 cases). 2.Comparing the QOL of patients through different treatment (e.g.partial laryngectomy, irradiation as primary therapy, laryngectomy, laryngectomy and radiotherapy ) then , discuss the pros and cons of every treatment methods aimed to help doctors find out the most suitable one considering the characteristics of different patients.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

0 to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1, Informed consent of patients. 2, After surgical resection or radiation treatment of laryngeal cancer patients. 3,Patients had the ability to read,understand,and answer questionnaires. 4, Ended the treatment for more than half a year, in good condition at present.

Exclusion criteria

1, past and current mental illness patients and consolidation of the heart, lungs and other major disorders. 2, Recent relapses. 3, can not understand the contents of the questionnaire or do not wish to take part in

Outcome results