Health Condition 1: null- Carcinoma cervix
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Amylase resistant starch: 30gm administered daily orally mixed with milk, through out the course of radiotherapy (6-8 weeks)
Control Intervention1: Digestible starch (corn flour): 30gm
Sponsors
Radiotherapy unit1 Christian Medical College Vellore
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adult women aged between 18 and 70 yrs diagnosed to have carcinoma cervix planned for radical chemoirradiation and consented for recruitment.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Rectal infiltration of cancer Diversion surgery of bowel Preexisting gut disorders Previous pelvic radiation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of Grade 2, 3 and 4, functional and clinical proctitis graded in CTC V 3.o and RTOG toxicity criteria.Timepoint: at 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th and 8th week of radiation and 6 weeks following completion of radiation | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of Grade 2,3 and 4 enteritis and diarrhea graded in CTC V 3.o and RTOG toxicity criteria.Timepoint: at 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th and 8th week of radiation and 6 weeks following completion of radiation | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactBalu Krishna S
Tamil Nadu Medical Council
Outcome results
None listed