The influence of radiotherapy on the protein intake and muscle mass of patients has not been extensively investigated to date. It is also unclear whether the localization of the tumor disease and thus the radiation field have different effects. Therefore, with the pilot study presented here, we would like to record the nutritional uptake of patients before and after radiotherapy. The aim is to determine the amount of energy and protein intake as well as the timing of protein intake. Furthermore, the relationship between the timing of protein intake and muscle mass will be investigated.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
45 Years
Max age
75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Capacity to consent
* At least 45 years of age
* Sufficient knowledge of the German language
* Indication to undergo radio(chemo)therapy with at least 10 fractions
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participation in other interventional studies
* Pregnancy/breastfeeding
* Previous intake of high-calorie supplementary food or intravenous nutrition
* BMI \< 18.5
* When performing the bioimpedance measurement: patients with pacemakers, defibrillators and other implanted automatic devices
Primary outcome measure(s)
Protein uptake in g/kg body weight — baseline, end of radiotherapy and 3 months after Radiotherapy Change in the amount of protein consumed and its distribution over the main meals by means of a dietary questionnaire before, at the end and 3 months after completion of radiotherapy.
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Charité University Medicine Berlin
Berlin
State of Berlin
Recruiting
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