Health Condition 1: C01- Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue Health Condition 2: C049- Malignant neoplasm of floor of mouth, unspecified Health Condition 3: C109- Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx,unspecified Health Condition 4: C059- Malignant neoplasm of palate, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Sponsors
Dr. Bhanu Priya
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All dentate patients above 18 years of age, diagnosed with head and neck cancer who are untreated or surgically treated and are scheduled for radiotherapy and are willing to participate in the study shall be included.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: ) Patients below 18 years shall be excluded from the study 2) Patients who are not willing to participate in the study shall be excluded 3) Patients suffering from other systemic diseases, who are under long-term medications for systemic illnesses, diagnosed with psychiatric conditions that might affect the participation of the study shall be excluded from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| assess the oral health status of patients diagnosed with head and neck cancers awaiting radiotherapy.Timepoint: Baseline and 6 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| highlights the risk factors contributing to oral health deterioration in head & neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy & evaluates the effectiveness of pre-radiotherapy dental treatment plans in maintaining oral health.Timepoint: Baseline & 6 months;nilTimepoint: nil | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Bhanu Priya
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal
Outcome results
None listed