Plain-English translation of NCT05505188 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This research study is designed to help doctors better understand what happens to patients after they finish radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. The study will follow 120 newly diagnosed patients for 6 months to track their pain levels, mood, sleep quality, and overall quality of life. Researchers want to learn how pain connects to other challenges patients face—like anxiety, continued smoking or drinking, and fatigue—so they can create better support programs.
After head and neck cancer treatment, many patients struggle with chronic pain, anxiety, and sleep problems, and some continue unhealthy habits like smoking or drinking. Doctors don't yet fully understand how these issues are connected or how to best support patients during recovery. This study aims to identify the patterns so they can offer the right help at the right time.
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You will be followed for 6 months after you finish your radiation therapy at one of two hospitals in Caen, France. During this time, you will complete surveys and assessments about your pain, mood, sleep, anxiety, and overall quality of life. The study team will also review your medical records and may ask about your current smoking and alcohol use to understand how these factors affect your recovery.
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