Chemotherapy
Conditions
Interventions
This is a prospective observational cohort study being carried out at the Oncology and Hematology outpatient clinic of the Hospital das Clínicas of the Federal University of Pernambuco (HC-UFPE). It w
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Sponsors
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (HC-UFPE)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 59 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Female cancer patients; age between 18 and 59 years; undergoing chemotherapy; no previous oncological treatment; no use of enteral or parenteral diet
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients affected by secondary tumors; patients included in the research, but who during the chemotherapy treatment needed to use other forms of adjuvant treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to observe changes in cognition, assessed by instruments that will analyze cognitive function and the dementia picture, in addition to measuring attention, working memory, executive function and verbal learning | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to observe changes in body composition, muscle mass, through the use of Bioimpedance, Body Mass Index, Arm Circumference and Triceps Skin Fold, in addition to a decrease in the level of physical activity, measured by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and in diet, measured by the 24-hour Recall and the Food Frequency Questionnaire | — |
Countries
Brazil
Outcome results
None listed