Diet Intervention, Head and Neck Cancer, Feasibility

NCT03013699 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 23

Last updated 2017-01-06

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Summary

This study will examine the effects of a dietary intervention in post-treatment head and neck cancer survivors on the ability to function physically, tiredness, and quality of life, as well as on changing markers in the blood that are associated with better recurrence and survival.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Cruciferous and Dark Leafy Green Intervention

Participants receive individual dietary counseling from a Registered Dietitian who will focus on increasing intake of cruciferous and green leafy vegetables while addressing any disease- and treatment-related eating difficulties experienced by the participant.

BEHAVIORAL

Usual Dietary Care

Participants receive standard educational materials that focus on healthy eating for cancer survivors and the opportunity to briefly discuss nutrition-related concerns with the Registered Dietitian weekly.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Laura Q. Rogers, MD · University of Alabama at Birmingham

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
19 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-01-31
Primary Completion
2016-09-30
Completion
2016-09-30

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