why choose us

First received: November 21, 2023

Clinical Trial: Pediatric Oncology Nutrition Intervention Trial

Study Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Recruit Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Condition: Pediatric Cancer

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: The Pediatric Oncology Interventional Nutrition Therapy (POINT) Trial: A Pilot Study

Brief Summary: Nearly 60% of pediatric patients diagnosed with cancer develop malnutrition caused by a combination of disease burden, side effects of chemotherapy, and the intensity of cancer treatment.These patients are known to have an increased risk of infection, treatment-related toxicity, inferior clinical outcomes, and increased risk of mortality.Malnutrition may progress to cancer cachexia, characterized by anorexia, increased inflammation, decreased fat, and decreased muscle mass with subsequent weight loss, which is…

Read more