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Conditions
Brief summary
This study will look at the body composition, bone health, quality of life, physical activity and dietary intake of childhood cancer survivors (CCS) and determine whether the use of a nutritional screening tool is indicative of nutritional status and body composition. Who is it for? You may be eligible to join this study if you are aged between 5 and 25 years, were treated at the Royal Children’s Hospital for cancer and are at least 2 years post active treatment. Study details All participants will undergo body composition and bone health examinations using techniques such as total body potassium counting, air displacement plethysmography, and dual x-ray absorptiometry. Participants will also complete questionnaires on quality of life, physical activity and dietary intake. Only one visit of approximately 1.5 hours will be required to undertake the measurement. The proposed research project will ultimately allow childhood cancer survivors to have the best chance of nutritional health, growth, quality of life and optimal health in the long term. This work has immediate clinical relevance, with expected outcomes to guide clinical practice.
Interventions
Observation of body composition and bone health using total body potassium, air displacement plethysmography, DXA, BIA and anthropometry.
Collection of diet intake, physical activity and quality of life through diaries and questionnaires.
There will be a single visit where measurements will be taken. Testing time will be approximately 1.5 hours. The single visit will occur any time after 2 years post treatment.
Sponsors
Dr Alexia Murphy
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
5 Years to 25 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1) Treated at Royal Children's Hospital Brisbane for cancer 2) At least 2 years post active treatment
Exclusion criteria
1) Unable to undergo testing protocol
Outcome results
None listed