physical activity, energy expediture, Head and neck cancer, malnutrition / lichamelijke activiteit, energiebalans, hoofdhalskanker, ondervoeding
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Newly diagnosed T1, T2, T3 or T4 malignancy in the oral cavity, larynx, oro- or hypopharynx, to be treated with surgery with or without (chemo)radiation - Age: at least 18 years - Able to understand and speak the Dutch language
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Second primary tumor, outside the head and neck region - Wheel chair dependency - Comorbidity with a contra-indication for physical exercise - Severe cognitive disabilities - Skin allergy or highly sensitive skin - Palliative treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Daily step count (steps/day) Measured energy expenditure (in kcal and METs) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Types of physical activity Mass/fat-free mass (kg) Muscle strength (number of stand ups) Estimated energy expenditure (kcal) | — |
Contacts
Hanze University of Applied Sciences Eyssoniusplein 18