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A Comparative Study on the Effects of MCT Diet and Low - fat Diet on the Rapid Recovery of Patients after Neck Lymph Node Dissection

A Comparative Study on the Effects of MCT Diet and Low - fat Diet on the Rapid Recovery of Patients after Neck Lymph Node Dissection

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600123604
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-04-28
Start date
2026-05-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-05-04

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Thyroid cancer with metastasis of cervical lymph nodes

Interventions

Very low fat and high protein group:The energy supply ratio of lipids <10%
MCT + high protein group:The energy supply ratio of lipids is 25–35%, and all MCT oil is used.
Low fat and high protein group:The energy supply ratio of lipids is 10–20%
the main type of fat is LCT

Sponsors

Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Differentiated thyroid cancer; 2.Initial surgery; This surgery completed thyroidectomy + central compartment lymph node dissection (single or bilateral level VI) + unilateral neck dissection (levels II, III, and IV of the neck); 3.Stage T1–T3 without distant metastasis; Stable vital signs after surgery, allowing early oral intake;

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.During the operation, large - volume chyle injury has been identified and requires special treatment; 2.Severe liver and kidney dysfunction, active and severe gastrointestinal diseases (affecting fat absorption), or other situations requiring long - term fasting; 3.Allergy to MCT oil/food ingredients; pregnancy and lactation; severe compliance disorder;

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Length of hospital stay;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Drainage volume of the surgical area;Incidence of chylous leakage;Postoperative complications (including infection, fever, etc.);Gastrointestinal tolerance (incidence and severity of diarrhea/bloating/nausea);Patient Dietary Satisfaction and Compliance Questionnaire;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactChangming An

Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

mran1979@163.com+86 10 87787190

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 7, 2026