Plain-English translation of NCT06829095 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Many patients with esophageal cancer and head and neck cancer lose significant weight and become malnourished during their cancer treatment, which can affect how well they recover. This trial is testing whether personalized nutrition counseling from a registered dietitian — including weekly check-ins via phone or messaging — can help patients maintain better nutrition and quality of life during chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Half the participants will receive standard nutritional supplements, and half will receive standard supplements plus weekly personalized nutrition advice from a dietitian.
Malnutrition is very common in patients receiving chemotherapy and radiation for these cancers, and poor nutrition can lead to worse treatment outcomes and complications after surgery. This trial aims to see if having a dietitian work with patients one-on-one to adjust their diet based on their specific needs can help prevent this malnutrition and improve overall quality of life.
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You will be randomly assigned to either a control group (standard nutritional supplements only) or an experimental group (standard supplements plus weekly personalized nutrition counseling). If you're in the counseling group, a dietitian will contact you weekly by phone or through a messaging app to review your diet, discuss any eating challenges, and give you personalized advice based on your cancer diet needs. Both groups will have their weight, muscle strength, body composition, nutritional status, and quality of life measured at the start and throughout your treatment using standard questionnaires and physical measurements.
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