Which tube feeding method works best for head and neck cancer patients?
NCT ID NCT01536782
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aimed to compare three tube feeding methods—bolus, gravity, and pump—in 60 head and neck cancer patients undergoing chemoradiation. The goal was to see which method leads to the least weight loss and best tolerance. However, the trial was withdrawn before any patients were enrolled, so no data were collected.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- tube feeding (bolus, gravity, or pump)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify the most effective tube feeding method to help head and neck cancer patients maintain weight and tolerate feeds better during treatment.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available. The findings may not apply to all patients or settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center at Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States
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