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Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer With Radiation
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital
Summary
This study focuses on swallowing dysfunction, a common issue affecting 60-75% of head and neck cancer patients due to tumor damage, treatment complications, and chemoradiotherapy side effects, which can lead to malnutrition and reduced quality of life. With limited research on the effects of radiation doses on swallowing muscles and nutrition, this study aims to evaluate these impacts in non-surgical patients undergoing radiotherapy, conducting assessments before treatment, three months after, and within one year post-treatment.
Official title: The Impact of Swallowing and Nutrition in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemo or Chemo-radiotherapy.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2025-01-01
Completion Date
2031-12-31
Last Updated
2024-12-24
Healthy Volunteers
No