Health Condition 1: C060- Malignant neoplasm of cheek mucosa Health Condition 2: C029- Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Dysphagia management using chewy tubes: A dysphagia management protocol will be developed, incorporating chewy tube exercises and oromotor exercises. The duration of the intervention is
Sponsors
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Native speakers of Kannada, men and women, are eligible for the study. The lesion should be located on the tongue or buccal mucosa. Participants who have undergone cancer treatment, which may include surgery, radiotherapy (RT), or chemoradiotherapy (CRT), will be eligible for inclusion. They must be at least 6 weeks post-surgery, with or without radiation. The participant should have relatively good dentition (teeth), at least on one side of the mouth. Participants may have a nasogastric tube or not, but they must have a Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS) score of 3 or higher to be included in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients will be excluded if there is a recurrence of cancer during the study. Those with dysphagia caused by neurological conditions will also be excluded. Furthermore, patients who experience flap failure or require repeated reconstructions will not be eligible for participation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Tongue mobility?Tongue Range Of Motion Severity Rating Scale (0?100). Jaw opening (in mm)-MiK Jaw Pitch tool. The Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS) categorizes oral intake from Level 1 to 7. 50 mL Water Swallow Test (Pass/Fail). Oral residue is rated on a four-point scale ranging from None to Half or more, and physical exertion during swallowing is assessed using the Fatigue and Sleep domain of the Kannada Version of SWAL-QOL (scale 1?5).Timepoint: Week 1- Baseline assessment Week 4- Post-intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NilTimepoint: Nil | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Sheela S
Manipal College of Health Professions
Outcome results
None listed