Clinical trial · Observational
Nutritional Status of Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Monitoring the Nutritional Status of Head and Neck Cancer Patients During Radiotherapy
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
This study aims to monitor the nutritional status of patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy treatment. Throughout the treatment process, patients' body composition, handgrip strength, food intake, quality of life, and treatment-related side effects will be regularly assessed. Measurements will include physical parameters like body weight, height, and waist circumference, as well as blood test results and nutrition-related questionnaires. By closely tracking these changes, the study seeks to identify early signs of nutritional deterioration and support timely interventions. The goal is to better understand nutrition-related challenges during treatment and ultimately improve patients' quality of life.
Conditions
Conditions (3)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head and Neck Cancer | Malignant Head and Neck Neoplasm | ALIAS | 0.90 |
| Nutritional Status | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Radiotherapy | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
Interventions
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Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (1)
- label
- Head and Neck Cancer Patients
- description
- Patients over 18 years of age receiving radiotherapy
Primary outcomes (7)
- measure
- PG-SGA Score
- timeFrame
- Weekly during radiotherapy and at follow-up visit (1 month after treatment)
- description
- Nutritional status will be evaluated using the Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA), a validated tool for assessing nutritional risk in cancer patients. The total score ranges from 0 to ≥35, with higher scores indicating worse nutritional status and greater need for nutritional intervention. A PG-SGA score \>9 indicates a critical need for intervention. Unit of Measure: PG-SGA total score
- measure
- Body Composition - BIA
- timeFrame
- Weekly during radiotherapy and at follow-up visit (1 month after treatment)
- description
- Body composition will be assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), which provides the following measurements: body weight, body fat mass, fat-free mass, total body water, intracellular water, and extracellular water. All measurements will be reported in kilograms (kg). Note: Body Mass Index (BMI) will be calculated and reported separately as a distinct outcome measure in kg/m². Unit of Measure: kg
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Exclusion Criteria: * Patients for whom BIA measurement is not possible (e.g., caffeine intake within the last 4 hours, alcohol use in the last 24 hours, intense physical activity in the last 24-48 hours, menstruation, presence of 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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