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Clinical Trial Summary

Swallowing and speech difficulties will be observed in patients post laryngectomy. These difficulties will cause decreased in quality of life.


Clinical Trial Description

This study will explore the characteristics of speech and swallowing problems of patients who underwent laryngectomy.The relationship between swallowing disturbances and speech difficulties will be studied and the effect of each problem on quality of life will be messured. ;


Study Design

Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Retrospective


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NCT number NCT01607138
Study type Observational
Source Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Contact Jacob T Cohen, MD
Phone 0524266364
Email jacobc@tasmc.health.gov.il
Status Not yet recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date June 2012
Completion date December 2014

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