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NCT Number: NCT06559384

Facilitators and Barriers to Dental Care in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

The aim of this study is to identify potential facilitators and barriers to dental care in head-neck cancer patients from the perspective of affected patients, dentists, and oncologists (specialists in radiotherapy and specialists in otolaryngology).

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Key information

Conditions

Behavior

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University Medical Center Göttingen

Göttingen, 37075, Germany

About this study

Patients as well as dentists and oncologists will be interviewed in semi-structured individual interviews. The interview guide used will align with the 14 domains of the Theoretical Domains Framework. Through qualitative content analysis, both facilitators and barriers to dental treatment for head-neck cancer patients will be identified.

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients with head and neck tumors whose health condition allows for the conduction of an interview
  • Dentists practicing in Germany
  • Specialists in otorhinolaryngology practicing in Germany
  • Specialists in radiation therapy practicing in Germany

Exclusion criteria

  • Missing consent for the study
  • Health condition that does not allow the conduction of an interview

Treatment and study plan

Interviews

Other

semi-structured individual interviews

Primary outcomes

  1. Questionnaire

    Time frame: 5 minutes

    Completion of a questionnaire

  2. Interview

    Time frame: 60 minutes

    Semi-structured interview

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Medical Center Goettingen

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Facilitators and Barriers to Dental Care in Head and Neck Cancer Patients - Perspectives From Patients, Dentists, and Oncologists

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Aug 19, 2024
Registry last updated
Dec 2, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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