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Post-parotidectomy Assessment of Recovery and Quality of Life

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine quality of life changes immediately after parotidectomy and in the first year of recovery after parotidectomy.

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:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Planned parotid gland surgery (extracapsular dissection, superficial, partial, or total parotidectomy) for any benign or malignant parotid tumor
  • Baseline normal facial nerve function

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy
  • Preoperative facial nerve dysfunction (Sunnybrook score<100)
  • History of prior parotid surgery on ipsilateral side
  • History of preoperative radiation to the surgical field
  • Does not plan on attending any  follow-up visits at Mayo Clinic Rochester, virtual or in person, beyond postoperative day one

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 4/23/2024. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

 

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

Linda Yin, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Ashlee Kirtz

(507) 284-1231

Kirtz.Ashlee@mayo.edu

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