Breast cancer is frequently accompanied by chronic inflammation, malnutrition, and reduced quality of life, all of which may compromise treatment response and clinical outcomes. Nutritional interventions with immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties have the potential to improve these conditions. Channa striata is rich in high-quality protein, albumin, and essential amino acids that support nutritional recovery and tissue repair, while Curcuma contains curcumin, a bioactive compound with well-established anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. This study aims to evaluate the effect of combined Channa striata and Curcuma supplementation on nutritional status, serum interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels, and quality of life in patients with breast cancer undergoing treatment. The findings are expected to provide evidence for the use of this nutritional supplementation as a complementary strategy to improve clinical outcomes, reduce systemic inflammation, and enhance the overall well-being of breast cancer patients.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
76
Participants in the intervention group received oral supplementation consisting of 5 g of Channa striata and 250 mg of Curcuma daily for one month, while participants in the control group received a maltodextrin placebo daily for the same duration.
Participants in the control group received a placebo consisting of maltodextrin daily for one month.
Nutrition Department
Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia
Nutritional status
This study evaluated changes in BMI, following one month of Channa striata and Curcuma supplementation.
Time frame: baseline post intervention 4 weeks
interleukin - 6
Change in serum interleukin-6 (IL-6) concentration from baseline to 1 month after daily supplementation with Channa striata and Curcuma in patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy
Time frame: Baseline and 1 month after intervention
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