Head and Neck Cancer Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People aged 18 or older
- People who can read and speak Cantonese or Mandarin fluently
- People who have recently received a first-time, primary diagnosis of head and neck or laryngeal (voice box) cancer
- People who are waiting to receive a full course of radiation therapy aimed at curing their cancer, with or without chemotherapy
- People who are able to carry out normal daily activities to a reasonable degree, as measured by a standard health scoring tool called the Karnofsky performance scale (a score of 70 or above) (confirm with trial site)
- People who are experiencing a moderate to high level of emotional distress, as measured by a standard screening tool called the NCCN Distress Thermometer (a score of 3 or above out of 10)
Who may not be able to join:
- People who do not have sufficient ability to communicate in Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin)
- People who have any other circumstances that would make it difficult for them to give informed consent or follow the trial's requirements (confirm with trial site)
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Tongyao Wang, PhD, The University of Hong Kong
Phone: 852-39102790
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
National Comprehensive Cancer Network Distress Thermometer
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 8 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.