Efficacy of ready‐to‐use therapeutic food in malnourished children with cancer: Results of a randomized, open‐label phase 3 trial

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Authors

Maya Prasad · Homi Bhabha National Institute

Sneha Tandon · University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

Rajul Gala · Tata Memorial Hospital

Sadhna Kannan · Homi Bhabha National Institute

Girish Chinnaswamy · Homi Bhabha National Institute

Gaurav Narula · Homi Bhabha National Institute

Tushar Vora

Abstract

RUTF is efficacious in improving weight gain and nutritional status in undernourished children with cancer and decreases TRTs. Incorporating RUTF into a healthy, balanced diet should be considered in undernourished children with cancer.

Topics & Keywords

Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research Nutrition and Health in Aging

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Pediatric Blood & Cancer

Volume 68, Issue 9, pp. e29197-e29197

DOI: 10.1002/pbc.29197

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