The ENHANCE Study: Exercise and Nutrition in Head And Neck CancEr Survivors

The ENHANCE Study: Exercise and Nutrition in Head And Neck CancEr Survivors: A Randomized Clinical Trial

The purpose of the study is to design a physical activity and dietary intervention for head and neck cancer patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• >18 years old
• Newly diagnosed tumors of the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, or larynx
• No documented or observable psychiatric or neurological disorders that would interfere with study participation (e.g., dementia, psychosis)
• Able to speak and read English
• Able to consume food orally
• Willing to consume an alternative Mediterranean diet
• Scheduled to receive treatment with radiation or chemoradiation
• Screened via the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+) with medical clearance of treating physicians, as necessary
• Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Women who are pregnant
• Head and Neck Cancer not the primary diagnosis
• Patients scheduled to receive surgery
• Patients on enteral or parental nutrition