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Monitoring the Nutritional Status of Head and Neck Cancer Patients During Radiotherapy
Led by Marmara University · Updated on 2026-05-01
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
9 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying the nutritional status of patients with head and neck cancer who are undergoing radiotherapy. The study aims to understand how radiotherapy affects nutrition, quality of life, and treatment side effects in these patients. It focuses on patients 18 years and older receiving treatment at a specific hospital and hopes to identify early signs of nutritional decline to support timely care. During the study, participants will receive their standard radiotherapy treatment without any experimental interventions. Their nutritional and health status will be monitored weekly throughout radiotherapy and one month after treatment ends. Assessments include body composition using bioelectrical impedance analysis, handgrip strength, dietary intake, various body measurements, blood tests for nutritional and inflammatory markers, and quality of life questionnaires. Participants will be involved in face-to-face interviews, clinical evaluations, and medical record reviews. The research team will track physical activity, treatment-related side effects, and nutrition risk using validated tools. Data collection occurs weekly during treatment and at a follow-up visit one month later, capturing changes in nutrition and well-being over time.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Nutritional Status of Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients aged 18 years and older
- Diagnosed with head and neck cancer
- Receiving radiotherapy at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital, Radiation Oncology Clinic
- Willing to participate and able to provide written informed consent
- Able to communicate and cooperate during assessments
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients for whom bioelectrical impedance analysis is not possible due to recent caffeine, alcohol use, intense physical activity, menstruation, pacemaker, or metal implants
- Patients with communication barriers or cognitive impairments
- Amputees or individuals with severe upper extremity deformities
- Patients with neuromuscular disorders, hemiplegia, rheumatoid arthritis, or moderate/severe neurological or cognitive impairment
- Patients receiving parenteral nutrition
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Duration of radiotherapy (weekly) plus 1 month after treatment
Participants undergoing radiotherapy will have their nutritional status and related health parameters monitored weekly. Assessments include body composition using bioelectrical impedance analysis, anthropometric measurements, handgrip strength, dietary intake interviews, nutritional risk screening, blood biochemical markers, quality of life questionnaires, treatment-related side effect evaluations, and physical activity assessments.
Weekly visits during radiotherapy and 1 follow-up visit 1 month after treatment
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital Radiation Oncology Clinic
Istanbul, Pendik, Turkey (Türkiye), 34899
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Research Team
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Zehra M Çelik, PhD
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Zehra Ermiş, Bachelor
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
1
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