Patients treated with total laryngectomy, laryngeal cancer, speech problems, swallowing problems, shoulder problems
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention investigated in this study is a guided self-help exercise program targeting speech, swallowing and shoulder problems called “In Tune without Cords”. This guided self-help exercise pro
Sponsors
VU University Medical Center
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a patient must meet all of the following criteria: 1) treated with total laryngectomy with or without (chemo)radiation up to five years ago in one of the participating head and neck cancer centers; and 2) provided written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A potential participant who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: 1) treated with total laryngectomy combined with a total glossectomy; 2)treated with partial laryngectomy; 3) younger than 18 years; 4) having cognitive impairments; and/or 5) unable to understand the Dutch language.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome measure of this study is the swallowing quality of life questionnaire (SWAL-QoL). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcome measures of this study are the speech handicap index (SHI), the shoulder disability questionnaire (SDQ), the EORTC generic and head and neck cancer specific quality of life questionnaires (EORTC-QLQC30 and H&N35), the EuroQol-5 dimensions (EQ-5d), cost questionnaires and the Patient Activation Measure (PAM). | — |
Contacts
Public ContactI.M. Verdonck-de Leeuw
PO Box 7057
Outcome results
None listed