Physical activity pattern and energy expenditure of head and neck cancer patients: an explorative study

Completed

Conditions: ondervoeding
hoofd-halskanker
loss of muscle mass and strength
malnutrition
10003018

Registration Number: NL-OMON39298

Lead Sponsor: niversitair Medisch Centrum Groningen

Brief Summary: Not available

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Completed

Sex: Not specified

Target Recruitment: 23

Inclusion Criteria

- Newly diagnosed T1, T2, T3 or T3 malignancy in the oral cavity, larynx, oro- or hypopharynx, to be treated with surgery with or without (chemo)radiation
- Age: >=18 years
- Able to understand and speak the Dutch language

Exclusion Criteria

- Second primary tumor, outside the head and neck region
- Fibula transplantation
- Wheel chair dependency
- Comorbidity with a contra-indication for physical exercise
- Severe cognitive disabilities
- Skin allergy or highly sensitive skin
- Palliative treatment

Study & Design

Study Type: Observational non invasive

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>- Daily step count<br /><br>- Energy expenditure<br /><br></p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Quantitative study:<br /><br>Secondary outcome variables:<br /><br>- Types of physical activity<br /><br>- Muscle mass/fat-free mass (kg)<br /><br>- Muscle strength (number of stand ups)<br /><br>- Estimated energy expenditure (kcal)<br /><br><br /><br>Co-variables<br /><br>- Age<br /><br>- Gender<br /><br>- Body weight<br /><br>- Body Mass Index (BMI)<br /><br>- Malnutrition (PG-SGA score C)<br /><br>- Frailty<br /><br>- Dietary intake (protein in gr/d; energy, in kcal/d)<br /><br>- Self regulation<br /><br>- Self efficacy<br /><br>- Motivation<br /><br>- Fatigue<br /><br>- Smoking and drinking habits<br /><br>- Performance status<br /><br>- Tumor- or treatment-related symptoms<br /><br>- Comorbidity<br /><br><br /><br>Qualitative study:<br /><br>The qualitative research will give insight in physical activity and exercise<br /><br>barriers and facilitators, and preferences by head and neck cancer patients.</p><br>