Prevalence of Trismus in Patients With Maxillary Cancer With and Without Radiation Therapy in the Egyptian Population.

Cairo University (CU)

Status: Unknown

Conditions: Maxillary Neoplasms

Treatments: Radiation: radiotherapy

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other; NIH

Identifiers

NCT05091814

10621

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims at evaluating the prevalence of trismus among maxillary cancer patients in the Egyptian population and the effect of radiotherapy on the occurrence of trismus.

Full description

The enrolled participants who meet the eligibility criteria and signed the informed consent of participation in the study will undergo clinical examination to determine the maximum mouth opening after performing surgery only and /or after radiotherapy in case of adjuvant therapy

the maximum mouth opening will be measured in (mm) by using a digital caliper device and will be recorded in the patient sheet,

reading of less than 35mm will be considered trismus while above 35mm or more will be considered normal (NO trismus)

Enrollment: 360 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• patients with maxillary cancer

Exclusion criteria

• patients under 18 yrs .
• patients with TMJ disorders before surgery
• patients on chemotherapy
• • Tumors in other sites( Tongue , buccal mucosa , salivary glands, mandible)

Trial design

360 participants in 2 patient groups

Radiotherapy (Yes or no) - Exercise (YES or NO)

Description:

with or without radiotherapy

Treatment:

Radiation: radiotherapy

MMO (in mm)

Description:

with or without radiotherapy