Canut Junior: Testing Sensory Changes and Eating in Kids with Cancer
Official title: CANUT Junior : Assessment of Sensory Abilities and Eating Behavior in Pediatric Oncology: a Feasibility Study
Run by Centre Leon Berard · NCT07632560 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This feasibility study tests whether we can measure taste, smell, saliva, and food preferences in children and teens undergoing cancer treatment to see if it’s doable in real-world care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 7 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Leon Berard Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation, chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Lyon) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 13, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 13, 2024 |
| Study ends | June 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 8, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07632560 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Children and adolescents aged 7 to 17 with a diagnosed solid or hematologic tumor, initiating systemic cancer treatment, who have functional oral feeding and can provide consent/assent, and are French-speaking.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not experience measurable sensory changes or who have conditions precluding study procedures may receive no direct benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study in 7- to 17-year-olds with solid or blood cancers aims to determine if it is feasible to assess sensory changes and eating-related outcomes during cancer treatment. It uses sensory tests and questionnaires to gauge perceptions, oral health, eating habits, nutritional status, and quality of life. The study plans to enroll 30 participants treated at a pediatric hematology-oncology center in Lyon, with assessments at multiple points to understand practicality and data quality in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If feasible, the work could enable better monitoring of taste and eating problems to support nutritional management in pediatric cancer patients.
How similar studies have gone: There is limited pediatric literature on sensory changes during cancer treatment; prior work in adults supports feasibility of sensory assessments, but pediatric data are sparse.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients treated at a pediatric oncology-hematology center, with an initial diagnosis of a solid or hematological tumor, aged 7 to 17 years inclusive. * Patients with functional oral feeding * Parent/guardian who has signed the informed consent form and patient who has not expressed refusal * Patients affiliated with the social security system * French-speaking patients * Validated indication for systematic oncological treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with a known food allergy/intolerance to the prototypes being studied (does not apply to patients on a protected diet) * Individuals who have undergone surgery on the tongue * Patients for whom other types of cancer treatment are planned during the study period (e.g., radiation therapy) * Patients with dental conditions * Patients who have relapsed
Where it's running
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Institut d'Hématologie et d'Oncologie Pédiatrique
Lyon, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Samia Saraya
- Email: ssaraya-jean@institutlyfe.com
- Phone: +33767889375
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.