A Mucosal Contouring Method Based on Swallowing-induced Breakthrough Pain for Radiation-induced Oropharyngeal Mucositis
The performance of the predictive models for severe oropharyngeal mucositis established using current oral mucosal contouring method was unsatisfactory in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). Whereas the predictive model of a mucosal contouring method based on swallowing-induced breakthrough pain exhibited better overall performance. The aim of this prospective, multicenter, observational study was to further explore the predictive efficacy of this mucosal delineation method for radiation-induced oropharyngeal mucositis in NPC.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  Provide informed written consent. Age ≥ 18 years. Histologically confirmed as nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and currently undergoing radical radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy. Complete and continuous records of oral / oropharyngeal mucositis grading, and self-reported swallowing-induced breakthrough pain.  Exclusion Criteria:  Existence of poor oral hygiene, untreated dental or periodontal diseases, and metal dental restorations. Current untreated or unresolved conditions like unstable heart diseases requiring treatment, and poorly controlled diabetes mellitus. Body mass index (BMI) <18.5. Unsuitable to participate in current study, according to researchers' assessment. - HealthyVolunteers: No - Gender: All - MinimumAge: 18 Years - StdAgeList: Adult, Older Adult - StudyPopulation: Patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma after receiving radical radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy - SamplingMethod: Probability Sample