Plain-English translation of NCT04436965 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Phase 3 — Testing in thousands of people, comparing the treatment against what doctors currently use. This is the last big step before approval.
This trial compares two approaches to nutrition care for people with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer who are malnourished. One group receives a structured nutrition program that starts with oral supplements and can include feeding tubes or intravenous nutrition if needed, while the other group receives standard care with nutrition support only if symptoms develop. The goal is to see whether actively managing nutrition from the start improves patients' strength, recovery, and overall outcomes during cancer treatment.
Malnutrition is common in nasopharyngeal cancer patients and can weaken the body, making treatment harder to tolerate and potentially affecting survival. This trial tests whether preventing or treating malnutrition early and aggressively makes a real difference in how well patients do.
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You will be randomly assigned to either the structured nutrition program or standard care. Both groups will have regular nutrition assessments throughout your cancer treatment. If you are in the nutrition program group, you may receive oral supplements, and if those aren't enough, the doctors may place a feeding tube or provide intravenous nutrition to ensure you get adequate calories and nutrients. The study will track your nutritional status, weight, strength, and how well you tolerate your cancer treatment over time.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 16, 2026 · Not medical advice
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