A Study to Evaluate the Impact of Laryngectomy on Patient and Caregiver Quality of Life

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to define and quantify quality of life in 2 dyad (patient-caregiver) cohorts: patients with a previous laryngectomy and their caregivers, and patients and caregivers pre-post laryngectomy over a 12- month period.

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:

Male or female over 18 years old.
Previous/or caring for someone with previous laryngectomy.
Undergoing/or caring for someone undergoing partial or full laryngectomy.

Exclusion Criteria:

Severe laryngeal trauma not going under laryngectomy.
Patient does not have a caregiver/consistent caregiver.
Severe cognitive deficits.

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	Contact
Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Stephanie Cotton, Ph.D.	Open for enrollment	Contact information: David Lott M.D. (480)342-2890 Lott.David@mayo.edu

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Contact

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Stephanie Cotton, Ph.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

David Lott M.D.

(480)342-2890

Lott.David@mayo.edu

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