Nutrition boost may ease radiation side effects in head and neck cancer
NCT ID NCT06477341
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tested whether active nutritional support with high-protein drinks can reduce the occurrence of painful mouth sores (mucositis) and improve quality of life in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. The study enrolled 47 newly diagnosed adults and tracked their nutritional status using body mass index. The goal was to see if better nutrition during treatment helps manage side effects.
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- Active substance
- high-protein nutritional supplements (e.g., Ensure milk)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could help reduce painful mouth sores and improve quality of life during radiotherapy for head and neck cancer.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 47 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Nutritional support alone may not significantly reduce mucositis.
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Reham mohamed
Asyut, Egypt
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