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Parotidectomy QOL Score

Overview

About this study

The objectives of this study are to explore the quality of life value of various surgical and functional outcomes after parotidectomy from a patient-centered perspective, develop a comprehensive patient-centered outcome measure after parotidectomy using a patient survey, and to validate the content of the above survey.

 

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:

  • Males or females, ≥ 18 years old.
  • Recently underwent parotidectomy at Mayo Clinic Rochester (range: 1 day – 1 year).
  • Surgical indication for benign and malignant tumors.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • No concurrent surgeries at the time of parotidectomy.
  • No prior parotid surgery.
  • No adjuvant radiotherapy or chemotherapy after parotidectomy and before this survey.
  • History of Bell’s palsy or other cause of facial nerve dysfunction.
  • History of facial cosmetic surgery (EXCEPT rhinoplasty).
  • History of chronic salivary disease.

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

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Eric Moore, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Linda Yin M.D.

(507) 284-2533

Yin.Linda@mayo.edu

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