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Cancer Patients' nutrition under the microscope: study tracks body changes during treatment

NCT ID NCT07511413

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Fondazione del Piemonte per l'Oncologia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study follows 110 adults with head and neck, lung, or rectal cancer to see how their nutrition and body composition change during standard cancer treatments. Researchers will measure food intake, muscle mass, and strength over time. The goal is to gather data that could later help create a special nutritional supplement to reduce side effects and improve treatment completion.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help design a special nutritional supplement to reduce side effects and improve treatment adherence for cancer patients.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly benefit participants. Results may not lead to a usable supplement.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 110 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Sep 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Adult patients with histologically or cytologically documented head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, locally advanced rectal cancer, or lung cancer who are candidates for standard antineoplastic treatment at Fondazione del Piemonte per l'Oncologia - IRCCS Candiolo and meet protocol eligibility criteria

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Written informed consent provided before study procedures * Male or female participants aged 18 years or older * Histological or cytological documentation of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, locally advanced rectal cancer, or lung cancer * Candidate for standard antineoplastic treatment according to clinical practice * ECOG Performance Status score less than 2 * Adequate kidney, liver, and bone marrow function * Ability to adhere to study visits and protocol requirements Exclusion Criteria: * Incomplete recovery from surgery before start of antineoplastic treatment * Other additional malignancies progressing or requiring active treatment within the previous 3 years, except localized basal cell carcinoma, localized squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, or cervical carcinoma in situ * Active infection requiring systemic antibiotic therapy Serious or unstable medical conditions, psychiatric disorders, or substance abuse that would interfere with study compliance * Receipt of any live vaccine within 30 days before planned start of study therapy * Active cardiac pacing/pacing implants/neurostimulators/hearing systems not compatible with bioimpedance analysis * Edema and/or ascites interfering with body weight evaluation or bioimpedance analysis * Enteral or parenteral nutritional support at baseline

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

head and neck squamous cell carcinoma lung cancer lung neoplasm rectal cancer Sarcopenia Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck

As listed by the trial registrant

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Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma Locally advanced rectal cancer Lung cancer

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fondazione del Piemonte per l'Oncologia- IRCCS Istituto di Candiolo, Candiolo, Turin 10060

    RECRUITING

    Candiolo, Torino (TO), 10060, Italy

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