About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
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
Disqualifiers
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
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Not listed