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Head and Neck Cancer Clinical Trial in Kansas City, KS

Access cutting-edge head and neck cancer treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Kansas City. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by University of Kansas Medical Center

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Kansas City

    Convenient for KS residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

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  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Kansas City site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Head and Neck Cancer Study in Kansas City

The goal of this observational (cross-sectional) study is to better understand nutrition literacy in survivor-caregiver dyads and its impact on nutrition related outcomes and quality of life. We're interested in finding out how much they know about nutrition and how this might relate to their overall health, body composition, functional status, and overall well-being. We will target post-treatment head and neck cancer survivors and a paired informal caregiver. The main questions we aim to answer are: * How does the nutrition literacy of both the survivor and caregiver relate to their sociodemographic, behavioral, and clinical characteristics? * How dyadic nutrition literacy influence individual nutrition outcomes like skin carotenoid levels, body composition, and functional status? * Does the shared nutrition knowledge (nutrition literacy) of both the survivor and caregiver impact their quality of life together? Participants will: Answer questions about their knowledge of nutrition. Have their nutritional health status checked. Use a non-invasive device to measure skin carotenoid content to validate self-reports of fruit and vegetable intake. Have a simple and painless test to measure their body composition - like how much muscle and fat they have. Do some physical tests like grip strength and walking to measure their physical ability. Answer questions about their general well-being and lifestyle, like exercise and diet. (For the survivor) Share details about their cancer, its treatment, and their overall well-being. (For the caregiver) Answer questions about their role in taking care of the survivor, and their involvement in care routine such as food shopping and cooking.

Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Survivors and their caregivers will be eligible to participate if the survivor 1) has a history of oral cavity, pharyngeal, or laryngeal cancer, 2) is between 6 months - 4 years post-primary oncology treatment, 3) has no evidence of disease, 4) has an informal caregiver living in or out of the home who has a shared or primary role in food procurement and/or preparation, 5) no current use of feeding tube as the primary source of nutrition and can consume food orally, 6) age 18+, 7) English-speaking. Survivors and their caregivers will not be eligible to participate if either has 1) dementia or organic brain syndrome; 2) severe emotional distress; 3) active schizophrenia, 4) another diagnosis of cancer in the past five years (not including skin or cervical cancer in situ).

Exclusion Criteria

Adults unable to consent
Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers)
Pregnant women

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Kansas City?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT07021885) has an active research site in Kansas City, KS that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Options in Kansas City, KS

If you're searching for head and neck cancer treatment options in Kansas City, KS, this clinical trial (NCT07021885) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Kansas City research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced head and neck cancer specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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