Development and Application of a Nurse-Led Preemptive Symptom Management Protocol for Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy
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Phase 3Interventional Study
Head and Neck Cancer
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Pivotal Trial
This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval.
Prior Safety Data
This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 80
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
170 (estimated)
Sponsor
West China Hospital · Other
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The aim of this study is to investigate whether a nurse-led preemptive symptom management protocol can reduce the radiation therapy interruption rate in patients with head and neck cancer compared to conventional care models.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Patients had pathologically confirmed malignant head and neck tumors without distant metastasis.
2. Patient age ≥18 years; Patients were scheduled to undergo either postoperative adjuvant radiotherapy or radical radiotherapy, with or without concurrent chemotherapy.
3. Baseli…
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Patients had pathologically confirmed malignant head and neck tumors without distant metastasis.
2. Patient age ≥18 years; Patients were scheduled to undergo either postoperative adjuvant radiotherapy or radical radiotherapy, with or without concurrent chemotherapy.
3. Baseline ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) score 0-2;
4. Good cognitive and reading skills, able to complete the questionnaire survey.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Presence of other malignant tumors aside from head and neck malignancies;
2. A history of prior head and neck radiotherapy;
3. Mental illness or cognitive impairments;
4. Uncontrolled systemic diseases that could significantly affect their QoL.
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