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Food-related Quality of Life in Patients With Cancer

France180 participantsStarted 2026-03

Plain-language summary

Food plays a fundamental role in quality of life. In patients with cancer psychological burden and treatment-related side effects can impact appetite, taste perception and pleasure of eating, making nutritional management more challenging. Given the central role of food and nutrition in maintaining physical health and psychological well-being, it is essential to better understand the factors that contribute to food-related quality of life in order to improve the quality of life of patients with cancer. Despite the importance of these psychological aspects, current assessments tools do not adequately measure the impact of cancer on the food-related quality of life. In a study entitled "CANUT-QVA" a specific questionnaire measuring nine dimensions of food related quality of life was developed, allowing for a better understanding of how patients perceive and experience their diet. This instrument consists of 46 items and explores nine dimensions, its use showing a significant decrease in food related quality of life of patients with breast cancer, opening the way for targeted interventions to improve nutritional well being and overall quality of life in cancer patients. The present study aims to analyse various factors - such as oral health, sensory profile and clinical characteristics - associated with food-related quality of life in patients with cancer (gastrointestinal, head and neck, lung, breast and gynecologic cancer) during or after treatment, in order to develop a predictive model of food related quality of life. The main objective of this project is to identify the population at highest risk, so as to better tailor nutritional interventions for patients with cancer, considering both the type of treatment received and the phase, during or after treatment. The food-related quality of life questionnaire containing 46 items will be used to measure the primary outcome.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient aged 18 years or older; * Patient with gastrointestinal, breast, gynecologic, head and neck, lung * Patient receiving a cancer treatment (chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, etc.) from at least two months; * Patients having undergone anticancer treatment (chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, etc.) having completed it at least 3 months and no more than 12 months before inclusion; * Patient capable of filling a questionnaire; * Patient having given his free, informed and express consent. Exclusion Criteria: * \- Patient having a radiotherapy treatment for a head or neck cancer; * Patient having presented nausea and vomiting during the last 24 hours; * Patient with severe inflammation of the mouth or throat (ulcers, mucus); * Patient with cognitive disorders and memory loss; * Pregnant women or breastfeeding; * Adult under legal protection (guardianship, curatorship).

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

The food-related quality of life in patients with cancer (gastrointestinal, breast, head and neck, gynecologic, lung).

Timeframe: day of inclusion

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07437326

SponsorHospices Civils de Lyon

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2027-09

Contact for this trial

Amandine BRUYAS, Dr

478861628 amandine.bruyas@chu-lyon.fr

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