A Study of the Reliability and Validity of Patient Reported Outcome Measures in Head and Neck Cancer

Overview

About this study

This study will utilize Rasch analysis to study the construct validity and reliability of five shoulder-related patient-reported outcome measures in patients reporting shoulder impairment following surgery for head and neck cancer.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

  • Unilateral or bilateral neck dissection procedure for management of head and neck cancer within the past 2 weeks to 18 months
  • Endorse some level of shoulder impairment (Answer "yes" when asked "are you currently experiencing any shoulder weakness or discomfort as a result of your surgery?") 
  • 18-90 years of age 
  • Adequate fluency in the English language to complete the study-related forms and questionnaires

Exclusion Criteria

  • No reported shoulder impairment

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Melissa Eden, Ph.D., P.T., D.P.T.

Closed for enrollment

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Melissa Eden, Ph.D., P.T., D.P.T.

Closed for enrollment

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Additional contact information

Cancer-related trials contact form

Phone: 855-776-0015 (toll-free)

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