Nutrition support for head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy
The Effect of Active Nutritional Support On The Incidence Of Mucositis And Quality Of Life In Patients With Head And Neck Cancer Receiving Radiotherapy
This study is testing whether providing high-protein nutritional support can help improve the quality of life for head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 47 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Assiut University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy, Radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Assiut) |
| Trial ID | NCT06477341 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study examines the impact of active nutritional support on the quality of life for patients with head and neck cancer who are receiving radiotherapy. It focuses on addressing the nutritional challenges faced by these patients, particularly those suffering from radiation-induced oral mucositis, which can lead to severe dysphagia and malnutrition. The intervention involves providing high-protein nutritional supplements to improve dietary intake and overall well-being during treatment. The study aims to assess how these nutritional interventions can mitigate the side effects of radiotherapy and enhance patients' quality of life.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who have newly diagnosed, histologically proven head and neck cancer and are receiving radiotherapy.
Not a fit: Patients with advanced or metastatic head and neck cancer or those treated with chemotherapy only may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve the quality of life for head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy by alleviating malnutrition and related symptoms.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on nutritional support in cancer care, this specific approach focusing on head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * head and neck cancer patients with age \>18 * Newly diagnosed head and neck cancer patients * histological proven HNC cancer * head and neck cancer patients treated with radiotherapy or chemo radiotherapy Exclusion Criteria: * Advanced and Metastatic head and neck cancer patients * head and neck cancer patients treated with chemotherapy only
Where this trial is running
Assiut
- Reham mohamed — Assiut, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Reham Mohamed, resident
- Email: rehammohamed9891@gmail.com
- Phone: 01069020384
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.