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Post-Radiation Oral Health in Underserved Head and Neck Cancer Patients

NCT07556367 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 120

Last updated 2026-04-29

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Summary

This is a pilot study evaluates the feasibility and outcomes of providing fluoride varnish treatment during routine cancer surveillance visits for post-radiation head and neck cancer patients with limited access to dental care.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Surveys

Participants will complete surveys to collect information about their dental health before and after fluoride varnish treatment. Healthcare and dental providers will complete a survey to assess the feasibility of the fluoride varnish treatment.

PROCEDURE

Saliva Collection

Participants will provide a saliva sample for pH measurement.

PROCEDURE

Intra-oral photographs

Images of participants' teeth will be taken to assess the Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index.

DEVICE

Fluoride Varnish Treatment

Participants will receive 4-5 fluoride varnish treatment every 3 month over the course of a year. Treatment is delivered during cancer surveillance visits. Participant will also receive dental care educational materials.

OTHER

Interview (Participant)

Participants and caregivers will share their experiences accessing dental care, identify barriers to care, and provide their views on integrating preventive dental care into routine medical care. Healthcare and dental providers will share their observations about patient access to dental care and their views on integrating preventive dental care into routine medical care.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Mary J Xu, MD · University of California, San Francisco

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-10-01
Primary Completion
2026-10-01
Completion
2026-10-01
FDA Device
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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Read the full study record

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