Impact of a behavior change program and health education on social interactions in survivors of head and neck cancer: Randomized controlled trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 293-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shu‐Ching Chen ◽  
Bing‐Shen Huang ◽  
Tsung‐Min Hung ◽  
Chien‐Yu Lin ◽  
Ya‐Lan Chang
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Behavior Change Program

scholarly journals Effect of Stepped Care on Sexual Interest and Enjoyment in Distressed Patients with Head and Neck Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 100304
Author(s):  
Laura E.R. Schutte ◽  
Heleen C. Melissant ◽  
Femke Jansen ◽  
Birgit I. Lissenberg-Witte ◽  
C. René Leemans ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Sexual Interest ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Stepped Care ◽  
Randomized Controlled

The effect of home-based program and outpatient physical therapy in patients with head and neck cancer: A randomized, controlled trial

Oral Oncology ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 74 ◽  
pp. 130-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tsui-Ling Su ◽  
An-Ni Chen ◽  
Chau-Peng Leong ◽  
Yu-Chi Huang ◽  
Chia-Wei Chiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Home Based

scholarly journals Evaluation of intravenous lidocaine in head and neck cancer surgery: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Trials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Edris Omar ◽  
Grégoire Wallon ◽  
Christian Bauer ◽  
Grégory Axiotis ◽  
Cécile Bouix ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Study Protocol ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Cancer Surgery ◽  
Intravenous Lidocaine ◽  
Randomized Controlled

scholarly journals Alleviation of dry mouth by saliva substitutes improved swallowing ability and clinical nutritional status of post-radiotherapy head and neck cancer patients: a randomized controlled trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 2817-2828 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumalee Nuchit ◽  
Aroonwan Lam-ubol ◽  
Wannaporn Paemuang ◽  
Sineepat Talungchit ◽  
Orapin Chokchaitam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Dry Mouth ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Saliva Substitutes

Abstract Purpose The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of an edible saliva substitute, oral moisturizing jelly (OMJ), and a topical saliva gel (GC) on dry mouth, swallowing ability, and nutritional status in post-radiotherapy head and neck cancer patients. Methods Sixty-two post-radiation head and neck cancer patients with xerostomia completed a blinded randomized controlled trial. They were advised to swallow OMJ (n = 31) or apply GC orally (n = 31) for 2 months. Outcome measures were assessed at baseline, 1, and 2 months, including subjective and objective dry mouth (Challcombe) scores, subjective swallowing problem scores (EAT-10), water swallowing time, clinical nutritional status (PG-SGA), body weight, and dietary intake. Results After 1 and 2 months of interventions, subjective and objective dry mouth scores, subjective swallowing problem scores, swallowing times, and clinical nutritional status in both groups were significantly improved (p < 0.0001). Compared to GC, OMJ group had higher percent improvement in all outcome measures (p < 0.001) except swallowing time and clinical nutritional status. Interestingly, subjective dry mouth scores were significantly correlated with subjective swallowing problem scores (r = 0.5321, p < 0.0001). Conclusions Continuous uses of saliva substitutes (OMJ or GC) for at least a month improved signs and symptoms of dry mouth and enhanced swallowing ability. An edible saliva substitute was superior to a topical saliva gel for alleviating dry mouth and swallow problems. These lead to improved clinical nutritional status. Thus, palliation of dry mouth may be critical to support nutrition of post-radiotherapy head and neck cancer patients. Clinical trial registry Clinicaltrials.gov NCT03035825

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