Using a Mobile App to Track Food Intake During Radiation Therapy for Cancer in Adults

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the feasibility of using a mobile food record to capture daily dietary intake in adults undergoing radiation therapy for cancer. This prospective, single-group, non-randomized study aims to understand how well patients can document their food intake during radiation treatment, which can vary in length from 1 to 35 business days. The study is led by the University of Minnesota and involves 20 participants identified during routine clinical visits. Participants will use the myCircadian Clock mCC mobile app to record all their dietary intake during their radiation therapy course. The app allows participants to capture images of their food along with free-text descriptions. Participants are asked to document everything they eat and drink, except water and medications, throughout their radiation treatment. There is no placebo or comparator group in this single-arm study. During the study, participants will engage with the app daily for the entire radiation therapy period. Researchers will assess the feasibility of completing the mobile food record during treatment. No follow-up data will be collected after the radiation therapy ends. The study period corresponds to the duration of radiation therapy, which can last from 1 to 35 business days. The total participation time aligns with the radiation treatment course.

Capturing Food Intake in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Cancer