A prospective randomized controlled study compared the effects of perioperative immunonutrition and standard enteral nutrition (EN) on postoperative short-term outcomes of patients with head and neck (HNC). Five days before surgery and the postoperative day 10, immunonutrition support was given to the intervention group (n=17), and standard EN support was given to the control group (n=17). Body analyses were made, food consumption records were taken, NRS-2002 and quality of life scales were applied, and biochemical parameters were recorded.
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
Body weight
Timeframe: 40 days
Body weight loss
Timeframe: 40 days
Body mass index
Timeframe: 40 days
Resting metabolic rate
Timeframe: 40 days
Nutrition Risk Screening 2002
Timeframe: 40 days
The EORTC Core Quality of Life questionnaire-30 (EORTC QLQ-C30)
Timeframe: 40 days
The EORTC Quality of life - Head and Neck Cancer Module (EORTC QLQ-H & N35)
Timeframe: 40 days
Albumin
Timeframe: 40 days
C-reactive protein
Timeframe: 40 days
Prealbumin
Timeframe: 40 days