Award
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research 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
Award Amount
$286,000.00
Ceiling
$286,000.00
Awarded
July 03, 2025
Identifier
1R03DE035156-01
Research project funded to study the impact of dietary fiber on reducing sarcopenia risk in head and neck cancer patients, focusing on inflammation and related biomarkers.
Description
This study 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 as part of treatment.