Nutritional Support for Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
Immunonutrition and Tolerance to Chemoradiotherapy in Patients With Head-neck Cancer
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Head and Neck Cancer
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 86 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for patients with head and neck cancer who are about to receive treatment with chemotherapy and radiation. Participants will receive special high-protein nutrition supplements and counseling to help them tolerate their treatment better.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with head and neck cancer
- I am about to start treatment with chemotherapy and radiation
- I can provide written consent
- I can attend the planned measurements
You may not be able to join if
- I am under 18 years old
- I am currently receiving artificial nutrition
- I have refused to participate
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The aim of the present project is to evaluate in a randomised, controlled, open-label, two parallel treatment groups pilot study, the efficacy of oral nutritional supplementation with a high-protein-high calorie mixture containing immunonutrients compared to a standard high-calorie-high-protein nutritional blend, in addition to nutritional counseling, in improving tolerance to chemoradiotherapy (C…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* diagnosis of head-neck cancer
* indication to curative or adjuvant chemoradiotherapy
* availability to planned measurements and to written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* age \<18 years
* indication to or ongoing artificial nutrition
* refusal
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