Can dietitian Check-Ins prevent weight loss after head and neck cancer surgery?

NCT ID NCT03632200

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether extra nutritional counseling helps head and neck cancer patients maintain their weight after surgery. 60 adults having surgery for head and neck cancer will be split into two groups: one gets standard care, the other gets extra support from a dietitian and other specialists before and after surgery. The main goal is to see if the extra support prevents weight loss six months later.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

multidisciplinary nutritional consultation (dietitian, physiotherapist, nurse)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could show that extra nutritional counseling helps patients avoid weight loss after head and neck cancer surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study (60 people) comparing two groups. The results may not apply to all patients, and the extra support may not significantly improve weight maintenance.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

head and neck cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms nutritional disorder

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • CHU Amiens-Picardie

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    Amiens, France

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