Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis in Estimating Body Composition in Patients With Stage I-IV Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy (NCT02615275)
Validation of Eight-Electrode Multifrequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis to Estimate Body Composition in a Head and Neck Cancer Population Undergoing Radiation Therapy
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Bioelectrical impedance analysis measures body mass (the amount of muscle and fat in the body) and the level of hydration to help researchers identify patients who are losing muscle mass during radiation therapy. This information may help researchers make decisions about nutritional supplementation and the placement of feeding tubes in patients receiving radiation therapy.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Bioelectric Impedance Analysis (PROCEDURE)
- Computed Tomography (PROCEDURE)
- Positron Emission Tomography (PROCEDURE)
- Quality-of-Life Assessment (OTHER)
- Questionnaire Administration (OTHER)
- Radiation Therapy (RADIATION)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.