The influence of different radiation techniques on the quality of life and the functional and psychosocial rehabilitation of patients with carcinoma of the oropharynx

The influence of different radiation techniques on the quality of life and the functional and psychosocial rehabilitation of patients with carcinoma of the oropharynx - Radiotherapy and QoL

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00015747

Enrollment

100

Registered

2018-10-31

Start date

2018-11-26

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

C00-C14

Interventions

Group 1: Data from Patients with IMRT questionnaires concerning functional and psychosocial outcomes and quality of life following IMRT (Bochum Questionnaire on Rehabilitation), EORTC QLQ-C30, EORTC

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: radio-oncological therapy of carcinoma of the oropharynx in the last 6 months to 5 years, Age of patients =18 years, the ability to complete German-language questionnaires verbal and written consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: lack of agreement of the patient, missing dental findings pre-RTX, Age of patients <18 years, lack of knowledge of German to complete the questionnaires

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Comparison of the effects of different oral carcinoma radiation techniques on sensory impairments (hypoaesthesia, scars and facial palsy), pain, quality of life (general and quality of life based on 19 impairments), psychosocial status (prevention, FKV, CCG, DS and STAI) and lifestyle habits Of the patients.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The study intends to decide on therapeutic measures for patients treated as well as health providers.	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactSabine Linsen

Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms Universität Bonn, ZZMK-Zahnärztliche Prothetik

sabine.linsen@ukbonn.de0228-287-22486

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026