Dietitian home visits may boost quality of life in head and neck cancer patients
NCT ID NCT02510859
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether having a dietitian visit patients at home during radiotherapy could improve their quality of life. 117 adults with head and neck cancer took part. The goal was to see if personalized nutrition advice helps patients cope better with treatment side effects.
What this could mean
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Active substance
home dietary consultation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that simple nutritional support at home improves quality of life for head and neck cancer patients during radiotherapy.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but the primary outcome is a subjective quality-of-life score, which may not show a clear benefit. The intervention is supportive care, not a treatment for the cancer itself.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Service ORL et de chirurgie cervico- faciale
Caen CHU, 14000, France