Monitoring Nutrition and Quality of Life in Adults with Head and Neck Cancer During Radiotherapy

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.

Nutritional Status of Head and Neck Cancer Patients