Optimal Tube Feeding Method in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

"The patients will be randomized into 3 different groups: Bolus, Gravity, and Pump. The randomization process will be based on age and estimated caloric needs (i.e if we have three 60-year-old patients whose estimated kcals needs are ≤ 1900kcals/day, then each patient will be randomized to either of the groups).~Each patient from each group will be receiving tube feeding education to their by RD. For consistency reasons, the same type of tube feeding formula (1.5 kcal/ml, no fiber) will be used. Patients' weight, tube feeding tolerance, and amount of estimated calories and protein met will be monitored weekly."

"The patients will be randomized into 3 different groups: Bolus, Gravity, and Pump. The randomization process will be based on age and estimated caloric needs (i.e if we have three 60-year-old patients whose estimated kcals needs are ≤ 1900kcals/day, then each patient will be randomized to either of the groups).~Each patient from each group will be receiving tube feeding education to their by RD. For consistency reasons, the same type of tube feeding formula (1.5 kcal/ml, no fiber) will be used. Patients' weight, tube feeding tolerance, and amount of estimated calories and protein met will be monitored weekly."

"The patients will be randomized into 3 different groups: Bolus, Gravity, and Pump. The randomization process will be based on age and estimated caloric needs (i.e if we have three 60-year-old patients whose estimated kcals needs are ≤ 1900kcals/day, then each patient will be randomized to either of the groups).~Each patient from each group will be receiving tube feeding education to their by RD. For consistency reasons, the same type of tube feeding formula (1.5 kcal/ml, no fiber) will be used. Patients' weight, tube feeding tolerance, and amount of estimated calories and protein met will be monitored weekly."