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Exploring Individual Nutrition Care Elements and Nutritional Evaluation Methods Within Dietetic Practice in Cancer Care
Led by Uppsala University · Updated on 2024-07-31
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
132 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Uppsala University
Lead Sponsor
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Uppsala University Hospital
Collaborating Sponsor
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What this Trial Is About
The purpose of the study is to explore and deepen the understanding of the dietitian's role and work related to individually tailored nutritional treatment in cancer care. The research questions focus on behavior change strategies, goal setting, the possibility of using calf circumference to assess changes in muscle mass, and mapping energy and protein intake, nutritional symptoms, and food-related quality of life during nutritional treatment for cancer patients. In the first part of the project, audio recordings of conversations between dietitians and patients with cancer will be conducted to investigate the dietitian's work with behavior change strategies and goal setting. Data analysis will be performed using two different methods: content analysis and thematic analysis. The research subjects include both dietitians and cancer patients who engage in conversations. The second part of the project will include 100 patients with cancer at risk for or with malnutrition. Data collection will involve measurements of weight, height, calf circumference, muscle mass, energy and protein intake, nutritional symptoms, and food-related quality of life.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Exploring Individual Nutrition Care Elements and Nutritional Evaluation Methods Within Dietetic Practice in Cancer Care
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 18 years or older with a diagnosed cancer
- Receiving ongoing nutrition therapy by a dietitian or referred to a dietitian based on treatment guidelines
- Have malnutrition or are at risk of malnutrition, meeting at least one of the following: low BMI, involuntary weight loss, or eating difficulties
- Undergoing or planned cancer treatment including surgical, oncological, or combined therapies
- Have not yet had initial contact with a dietitian if referred for nutrition therapy
You will not qualify if you...
- Known dementia or impaired cognitive function
- Not proficient in spoken and written Swedish
- For the second part of the study, currently receiving nutrition therapy by a dietitian at inclusion
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Uppsala University
Uppsala, Sweden
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Research Team
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Evelina Liljeberg, PhD
CONTACT
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Karin Jontell, MSc
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
0
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