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Recruiting NCT03481647

NCT03481647 Evaluation of an Oral Care Programme for Head and Neck Cancer Patients

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NCT ID NCT03481647
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Göteborg University
Condition Head and Neck Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 150 participants
Start Date 2018-01-08
Primary Completion 2026-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 80 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Oral care programme

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 150 participants in total. It began in 2018-01-08 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.

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Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the effect of an intensified oral care programme on prevalence, severity and duration of mucositis in patients undergoing treatment for cancer in the head and neck region. Patients in the control group get professional oral care once a week.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients scheduled to receive full dose of curative RT including major salivary glands in the radiation field Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with recurrent cancer * Patients with severe cognitive impairment.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Annica Almståhl, Assoc.prof

✉ annica.almstahl@odontologi.gu.se

📞 +46317863208

Principal Investigator

Annica Almståhl, Assoc.prof

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Göteborg University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03481647 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 80 Years, studying Head and Neck Cancer. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT03481647 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03481647 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at annica.almstahl@odontologi.gu.se for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03481647 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Gothenburg, Sweden, Jönköping, Sweden.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03481647 clinical trial?

NCT03481647 is sponsored by Göteborg University. The principal investigator is Annica Almståhl, Assoc.prof at Göteborg University. The trial plans to enroll 150 participants.

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