Nutrition drink may cut surgery wound risks in head and neck cancer

NCT ID NCT04449445

First seen Apr 25, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looked at whether giving head and neck cancer patients a special nutritional drink (Nestle Impact AR) before and after major surgery could lower the chance of wound complications like infections or fluid buildup. Only 4 people took part, and the goal was to see if the drink helped with healing. The results are not yet known, but the idea is that better nutrition might support recovery after surgery.

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Locations

  • University of Illinois at Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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