Evaluating patient regret after partial larynx surgery
Decisional Regret in Open Partial Horizontal Laryngectomy
This study is trying to understand how patients feel about their decision to have partial larynx surgery for throat cancer and how it affects their lives afterward.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bologna, BO) |
| Trial ID | NCT06805071 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess decisional regret and the psychometric and functional outcomes in patients who have undergone Open Partial Horizontal Laryngectomy for laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. It is a prospective multicentric study that will gather data from multiple centers to understand the emotional and functional impacts of this surgical treatment. By focusing on patients' experiences post-surgery, the study seeks to provide insights into the decision-making process and its consequences.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients who have been treated for laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma with Open Partial Horizontal Laryngectomy.
Not a fit: Patients who have had previous surgical treatment of the larynx or prior chemotherapy/radiotherapy for head and neck cancer may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help improve patient counseling and decision-making processes for those facing laryngeal cancer surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While this specific approach to evaluating decisional regret is less common, similar studies have shown the importance of understanding patient experiences in surgical outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * SCC larynx treated with OPEN PARTIAL HORIZONTAL LARYNGECTOMY Exclusion Criteria: * Previous surgical treatment of the larynx * Previous CT-RT of the head and neck district
Where this trial is running
Bologna, BO
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna — Bologna, Bo, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Matteo Fermi, MD — IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
- Study coordinator: Matteo Fermi, MD
- Email: matteo.fermi3@unibo.it
- Phone: 0512144172
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.