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Post-Radiation Oral Health in Underserved Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco
Summary
This is a pilot study evaluates the feasibility and outcomes of providing fluoride varnish treatment during routine cancer surveillance visits for post-radiation head and neck cancer patients with limited access to dental care.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
43
Start Date
2024-10-01
Completion Date
2026-11-30
Last Updated
2026-06-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Surveys
Participants will complete surveys to collect information about their dental health before and after fluoride varnish treatment. Healthcare and dental providers will complete a survey to assess the feasibility of the fluoride varnish treatment.
Saliva Collection
Participants will provide a saliva sample for pH measurement.
Intra-oral photographs
Images of participants' teeth will be taken to assess the Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index.
Fluoride Varnish Treatment
Participants will receive 4-5 fluoride varnish treatment every 3 month over the course of a year. Treatment is delivered during cancer surveillance visits. Participant will also receive dental care educational materials.
Interview (Participant)
Participants and caregivers will share their experiences accessing dental care, identify barriers to care, and provide their views on integrating preventive dental care into routine medical care. Healthcare and dental providers will share their observations about patient access to dental care and their views on integrating preventive dental care into routine medical care.
Locations (1)
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG)
San Francisco, California, United States