Plain-English translation of NCT06831903 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This is a long-term observational study that tracks patients receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. Researchers will monitor how well the radiation works, what side effects patients experience, and how the treatment affects daily life and quality of life. The study uses a specialized radiation technique designed to target cancer while protecting healthy tissue around it.
Radiation therapy for head and neck cancer can cause side effects like difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, speech problems, and hearing changes. This study aims to understand these side effects better and track how they impact patients' lives, which can help doctors improve treatment planning and support for future patients.
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You will receive your standard radiation therapy at the hospital. In addition, you will complete quality-of-life questionnaires at the start of treatment, at the end of treatment, and during follow-up visits. These questionnaires ask about symptoms like swallowing difficulty, dry mouth, taste changes, pain, and how these issues affect your daily activities. The study continues through your follow-up period to track your long-term recovery and outcomes.
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Germany
Sponsor
Wuerzburg University Hospital
Enrollment target
~750 participants
Started
May 2019
Primary completion
October 2034
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in February 2025.
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Central contact
Victor Lewitzki, MD, PhD
University Clinic of Wuerzburg, Department of Radiation Oncology
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