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CANUT Junior : Assessment of Sensory Abilities and Eating Behavior in Pediatric Oncology: a Feasibility Study

RecruitingNAAges 7 Years - 17 YearsAllCentre Leon Berard
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Cancer treatments in children are very intense and often cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and changes in taste and smell. These sensory alterations can impact eating habits, but they are still poorly understood in children. The study aims to assess whether it is feasible to measure these sensory changes (taste, smell, salivation, and food preferences) in children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment. This study is a feasibility study with 30 patients aged 7 to 17 years, treated at the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Institute (IHOPE) in Lyon. Sensory tests and questionnaires to evaluate the perceptions, oral health, eating habits, nutritional status, and quality of life are used. The inclusion was initially planned at diagnosis, before any administration of chemotherapy. However, the study quickly encountered a recruitment problem due to the emoti

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients treated at a pediatric oncology-hematology center, with an initial diagnosis of a solid or hematological tumor, aged 7 to 17 years inclusive. * Patients with functional oral feeding * Parent/guardian who has signed the informed consent form and patient who has not expressed refusal * Patients affiliated with the social security system * French-speaking patients * Validated indication for systematic oncological treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with a known food allergy/intolerance to the prototypes being studied (does not apply to patients on a protected diet) * Individuals who have undergone surgery on the tongue * Patients for whom other types of cancer treatment are planned during the study period (e.g., radiation therapy) * Patients with dental conditions * Patients who have relapsed
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What it tests

  • tests
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Where

1 site
Institut d'Hématologie et d'Oncologie Pédiatrique
Lyon, France
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