Can more protein protect muscles during radiation?
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a higher protein diet can help keep your muscles strong and improve your quality of life during and after radiation therapy. If you are getting radiation for cancer, you might be asked to follow a specific nutrition plan.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 45 years old.
- You can understand and communicate in German.
- You are scheduled to receive radiation (with or without chemotherapy) for at least 10 sessions.
- You are not currently using high-calorie nutrition supplements or IV nutrition.
- If you have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or other implanted device, you may not be able to do the body measurement part.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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