Can diet affect body composition and leukemia outcomes in kids?
NCT ID NCT03974893
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study looks at how diet and body fat versus muscle (sarcopenic obesity) affect treatment and recovery in Indian children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Researchers will track 115 children's food intake and body composition using DEXA scans. The goal is to understand if nutritional status at diagnosis influences cancer treatment success and overall health.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors understand how diet and body fat versus muscle affect leukemia treatment and recovery in children.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to direct changes in care, and results may not apply to other populations.
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Locations
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Tata Memorial Hospital
Mumbai, India