Award
NIH Reporter #1R03DE035156-01
A Preliminary Elucidation of the Role of Dietary Fiber in Mitigating Sarcopenia Risk in Head and Neck Cancer
Recipient
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
Award Amount
$286,000.00
Ceiling
$286,000.00
Awarded
July 03, 2025
Identifier
1R03DE035156-01
Research project studying the impact of dietary fiber on sarcopenia risk in head and neck cancer patients, focusing on inflammation and muscle health, funded by NIDCR.
Description
This project evaluates dietary fiber intake longitudinally from diagnosis over six months in head and neck cancer patients, examining relationships with short chain fatty acids, inflammatory markers, and sarcopenia. It also assesses the feasibility of promoting dietary fiber during treatment based on patient perceptions.