Diet and comfort counseling may boost cancer Patients' Well-Being

NCT ID NCT06971263

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether giving cancer patients personalized advice on nutrition and palliative care can improve their quality of life, daily functioning, and nutritional health. About 215 adults receiving standard cancer treatment in Bangladesh will be randomly assigned to get this counseling or usual care. Researchers will track changes over two months using questionnaires and health measures.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

dietary and palliative care consultation

What this could lead to

If it works, this could show that simple counseling on diet and palliative care helps cancer patients feel better and maintain strength during treatment.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study in one country, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is just counseling, not a new drug, so benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH)

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    Chittagong, Chattogram, 4203, Bangladesh

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  • Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University

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    Savar Upazila, Dhaka Division, 1342, Bangladesh

  • Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH)

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    Mymensingh, Mymensingh, 2200, Bangladesh

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