Normalcy of food intake in head and neck cancer patients receiving radiotherapy supported by swallowing therapy and individual dietary councelling.

Normalcy of food intake in head and neck cancer patients receiving radiotherapy supported by swallowing therapy and individual dietary councelling. - FOCISD-study

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON32939

Enrollment

120

Registered

2010-02-26

Start date

2010-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-05-06

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Conditions

Dysphagia in Head and neck neoplasms swallowing problems in head and neck cancer

Interventions

The experimental group will be monitored and treated (when needed) by an experienced SLT to compensate for any consequence of the tumor or adverse event of the radiotherapy on the efficiency or safe

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients >= 18 years. 2. Patients with tumor in Oral cavity, nasopharynx, oropharynx, hypopharynx or larynx with tumor stage II-IV (UICC TNM-tumor classification) 3. Eligible for primary curative treatment intentions with (chemo)radiation or adjuvant radiotherapy 4. A signed informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Historical swallowing problems ( neurological or not tumor related). 2. Unable to comprehend and carry out the swallowing intervention. 3. Unable to answer study questionnaires. (illiterate) 4. Radiation or surgery for Head and neck cancer in history.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
-Quality of food intake ( based on food modifications) -Use of tube feeding/diet supplements	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
-Quality of Life -Nutritional status	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)