BehaviorNCT06559384
Facilitators and Barriers to Dental Care in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
An observational study of Behavior, run by University Medical Center Goettingen at 1 site in Germany.
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to identify potential facilitators and barriers to dental care in head-neck cancer patients from the perspective of affected patients, dentists, and oncologists (specialists in radiotherapy and specialists in otolaryngology). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Behavior
- What is being tested?
- Interviews
- How many people
- 32 participants
- Where
- 1 siteGermany
- Study dates
- 1 Sep 2024to 1 Dec 2025
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients with head-neck cancer, dentists (general dentists and specialised dentists) who are working in clinics and private practices in Germany and oncologists (specialists in radiotherapy and specialists in otolaryngology) who are working in Germany
Who may be able to join
- Patients with head and neck tumors whose health condition allows for the conduction of an interview
- Dentists practicing in Germany
- Specialists in otorhinolaryngology practicing in Germany
- Specialists in radiation therapy practicing in Germany
Who cannot join
- Missing consent for the study
- Health condition that does not allow the conduction of an interview
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Facilitators and Barriers to Dental Care in Head and Neck Cancer Patients - Perspectives From Patients, Dentists, and Oncologists
The aim of this study is to identify potential facilitators and barriers to dental care in head-neck cancer patients from the perspective of affected patients, dentists, and oncologists (specialists in radiotherapy and specialists in otolaryngology).
Read the detailed description
Patients as well as dentists and oncologists will be interviewed in semi-structured individual interviews. The interview guide used will align with the 14 domains of the Theoretical Domains Framework. Through qualitative content analysis, both facilitators and barriers to dental treatment for head-neck cancer patients will be identified.
- Conditions
- Behavior
- Being tested
- Interviews
- Keywords
- interviews, decision-making
- Medical subject headings
- Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
InterviewsOther
semi-structured individual interviews
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| German Dentists | Dentists who are working in dental offices in Germany Receives: Other: Interviews | |
| German Oncologists | Oncologists who are working in private practice/clinics in Germany Receives: Other: Interviews | |
| Patients with head-neck cancer | Patients with head and neck cancer or after therapy for head and neck tumors Receives: Other: Interviews |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Questionnaire
Completion of a questionnaire
Measured: 5 minutes
Interview
Semi-structured interview
Measured: 60 minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Aug 2024
- Study start1 Sep 2024
- Primary completion1 Dec 2025
- Study completion1 Dec 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for BehaviorStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 32 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Medical Center Goettingen
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Felix Marschner, University Medical Center Goettingen
- Investigators
- Felix Marschner, Dr., Principal investigator, University Medical Center Goettingen, Department of Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06559384
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2024-03239
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 14 Aug 2024
- Last updated
- 2 Dec 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Facilitators and Barriers to Dental Care in Head and Neck Cancer Patients - Perspectives From Patients, Dentists, and Oncologists
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06559384
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2024-03239
- Conditions
- Behavior
- Keywords
- interviews, decision-making
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 32 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University Medical Center GoettingenUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Dec 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this study is to identify potential facilitators and barriers to dental care in head-neck cancer patients from the perspective of affected patients, dentists, and oncologists (specialists in radiotherapy and specialists in otolaryngology).
Detailed description
Patients as well as dentists and oncologists will be interviewed in semi-structured individual interviews. The interview guide used will align with the 14 domains of the Theoretical Domains Framework. Through qualitative content analysis, both facilitators and barriers to dental treatment for head-neck cancer patients will be identified.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| German Dentists | – | Other: InterviewsDentists who are working in dental offices in Germany |
| German Oncologists | – | Other: InterviewsOncologists who are working in private practice/clinics in Germany |
| Patients with head-neck cancer | – | Other: InterviewsPatients with head and neck cancer or after therapy for head and neck tumors |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients with head-neck cancer, dentists (general dentists and specialised dentists) who are working in clinics and private practices in Germany and oncologists (specialists in radiotherapy and specialists in otolaryngology) who are working in Germany
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Patients with head and neck tumors whose health condition allows for the conduction of an interview
- Dentists practicing in Germany
- Specialists in otorhinolaryngology practicing in Germany
- Specialists in radiation therapy practicing in Germany
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Missing consent for the study
- Health condition that does not allow the conduction of an interview
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Interviewssemi-structured individual interviews | Other | German Dentists, German Oncologists, Patients with head-neck cancer |
Primary outcome
Questionnaire
Time frame: 5 minutes
Completion of a questionnaire
Interview
Time frame: 60 minutes
Semi-structured interview
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Dec 2025.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Felix Marschner, Dr. principal investigator
University Medical Center Goettingen, Department of Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Behavior, run by University Medical Center Goettingen at 1 site in Germany.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Dec 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Germany. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Questionnaire (time frame: 5 minutes). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Dec 2025.