Health Condition 1: C00-D49- Neoplasms Health Condition 2: E638- Other specified nutritional deficiencies Health Condition 3: E617- Deficiency of multiple nutrient elements
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: micronutrient Sprinkler Formulation: The intervention is a food-based micronutrient sprinkler formulation developed by IIT Bombay, designed for pediatric cancer patients. It is a dry po
from Day 4 10, the two most preferred flavours (based on a Likert scale) are continued. The study assesses acceptability, palatability, compliance, and changes in nutritional status.
Control Intervent
Sponsors
IIT Bombay
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1 Children aged between 4 to 12 years and diagnosed with solid tumors 2 Patients receiving active treatment (chemotherapy -radiation) 3 Receiving treatment at Tata Memorial Hospital Parel
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1 Presence of grade-3 or more adverse events, specifically nausea, vomiting and diarrhea 2 Refusal of informed consent 3 Patients on nasogastric tube feeds 4 Patients with any food allergies
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Acceptance of the sprinkler formulation(s), assessed through a Likert scale Timepoint: Likert scale assessment will be conducted on Day 3 to identify the two most preferred flavours to be given until day 10. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Palatability: Taste, texture, and overall acceptability of the supplement to pediatric patients. 2. Compliance: Assess how well patients adhere to the prescribed regimen of the supplements Timepoint: Nutritional assessments on Day 3 and Day 11 | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr MAYA PRASAD
Tata Memorial Hospital
Outcome results
None listed