I am posting this on behalf of the University of Washington who is conducting a study for head & neck cancer patients diagnosed at least 3 months ago. For those interested, the contact information is listed below along with he full details.

Megan


Research Participants

Researchers at the University of Washington are conducting a study exploring the impact of head and neck cancer on participation in everyday communication activities. We are developing a questionnaire to be used in future research and in speech clinics. We need participants to complete a set of questionnaires about living with head and neck cancer. The information from this study will be used to test the questionnaire that is being developed. The information will also help us learn more about people�s experiences living with head and neck cancer.

Participants in this study will be asked to complete a set of questionnaires. You may fill these out at home on your own schedule. We anticipate that it will take you about an hour to complete all the questionnaires. You can take breaks as you need to and complete them at a pace that is comfortable for you. You may fill out these questionnaires online OR on paper forms that we will mail to you.

You are eligible to participate if you are an adult age 18 years or older. You must have been diagnosed with one type of head and neck cancer at least three months ago. You must be living in the community (e.g. at home or in assisted living). Nursing home residents are not eligible for this study. You must use speech as your primary method of communication. You may use writing or augmentative devices to help you communicate, but most of your communication must be by speaking. It does not matter what kind of treatments you have had for your condition. We seek racial and ethnic diversity. Minorities are strongly encouraged to participate.

You will receive $20 for completing the questionnaires (your choice of a $20 check or $20 gift card to Amazon.com). Participation in this study is voluntary. You are free to stop your participation at any time. Your participation is not related to any medical care you are receiving at any facility. Your participation is not related to your involvement in any support or advocacy groups.

More information about this study is available at: http://staff.washington.edu/cbaylor
If you have questions or are interested in participating, you may contact us using the contact method you prefer:

Email: [email protected] (please remember we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of information sent via email)

Phone: 206-221-3563 (you may leave a voicemail with your mailing address if you would like a questionnaire mailed to you)

Mailing address: You may contact either:
▪ Tanya Eadie, Ph.D., Dept of Speech and Hearing Sciences, 1417 NE 42nd St., Seattle, WA 98105

▪ Carolyn Baylor, Ph.D., Box 356490. Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195

Just found out they have CLOSED this study to new participants as of the end of February, 2011.

I was late to see this news.... But i would like to participate in future... Please let me know the upcoming event.....

Thanks in advance