Speech and Swallowing Characteristics of Patients After Laryngectomy and the Effect on Quality of Life

This study is not yet open for participant recruitment.
Verified May 2012 by Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
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Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01607138
First received: May 24, 2012
Last updated: May 25, 2012
Last verified: May 2012

May 24, 2012
May 25, 2012
June 2012
June 2013   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Speech and swallowing characteristics of patients post laryngectomy [ Time Frame: At the completion of data collection -1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
After recording the patients' speech the speech characteristics will be analysed according to specific parameters. Also after performing swallowing eveluation swallowing disturbances will be diagnosed and described.
Same as current
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The relationship between speech and swallowing disturbances of patients post laryngectomy [ Time Frame: 1 year at the completion of data collection ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
After analyzing the speech and swallowing disturbances of patients post laryngectomy, the relationship between these variables will be examined.
Same as current
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Speech and Swallowing Characteristics of Patients After Laryngectomy and the Effect on Quality of Life
Speech and Swallowing Characteristics of Patients After Laryngectomy and the Effect on Quality of Life

Swallowing and speech difficulties will be observed in patients post laryngectomy. These difficulties will cause decreased in quality of life.

This study will explore the characteristics of speech and swallowing problems of patients who underwent laryngectomy.The relationship between swallowing disturbances and speech difficulties will be studied and the effect of each problem on quality of life will be messured.

Observational
Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Retrospective
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Probability Sample

40 adult patients, ages 35-80 y/o who underwent total laryngectomy and a trechea esophageal puncture was performed for the use of voice prothesis.

Cancer of the Larynx
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Total laryngectomy
A group of patients who underwent total laryngectomy with trechea esophageal puncture (TEP)
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*   Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
 
Not yet recruiting
40
December 2014
June 2013   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Inclusion Criteria:

  • patients post total laryngectomy with voice prothesis

Exclusion Criteria:

  • patients who can not read and respod to questions
Both
35 Years to 80 Years
No
Contact: Jacob T Cohen, MD 0524266364 jacobc@tasmc.health.gov.il
Contact: Yael Manor, PhD 0524266942 yaelm@tasmc.health.gov.il
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NCT01607138
TASMC-12-CTJ-224-CTIL
No
Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
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Principal Investigator: Jacob T Cohen, PhD Tel Aviv Medical Center
Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
May 2012

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