Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 3:27 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 3:27 AM
NCT ID:
NCT00655005
Brief Summary:
RATIONALE: Collecting information by questionnaire about the quality of life of patients with head and neck cancer may help doctors learn more about the disease.
PURPOSE: This clinical trial is testing a questionnaire for assessing pain control, head and neck symptoms, and general symptoms of illness, demographics, moods, alcohol and tobacco history, and quality of life related to cancer in patients with newly diagnosed head and neck cancer.
Detailed Description:
OBJECTIVES:
* To pilot test a questionnaire measuring the collection of the following data from patients with newly diagnosed head and neck cancer: head and neck cancer-related symptoms, general demographics, pain control, general symptoms, mood, smoking and drinking history, and quality of life.
* To identify questions that may be unclear or difficult for patients to understand.
* To determine the time required for each patient to complete the questionnaire and assess the feasibility and burden to the patient.
* To determine the baseline incidence of symptoms and psychosocial issues in these patients.
OUTLINE: Patients complete a timed questionnaire comprising questions of head and neck symptoms, demographic information, pain control, symptom control, mood, smoking and drinking history, and anxiety and depression under the supervision of the investigator.
Study:
NCT00655005
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00655005