NCT01871155

Effect of Nutri-jelly on Quality of Life in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Efficacy Study of Nutri-jelly Intake on Quality of Life in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 64 (actual)
• Sponsor: Dental Innovation Foundation Under Royal Patronage · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 35 Years – 85 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a novel edible nutritious gel for patients with chewing and swallowing difficulties, Nutri-jelly, is effective in improving the quality of life of head and neck cancer patients while undergoing conventional radiotherapy.

Detailed description

* independent variable: continuous Nutri -jelly intake * dependent variable (outcome): changes in health-related quality of life score

Conditions

• Head and Neck Cancer
• Dysphagia

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Nutri-jelly	an edible nutritious gel for chewing and swallowing difficulties 1 box contains 250 ml with 250 kcal 1 serving is considered as food supplement

Timeline

• Start date: 2012-01-01
• Primary completion: 2012-08-01
• Completion: 2012-08-01
• First posted: 2013-06-06
• Last updated: 2013-06-06

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Thailand