Protein supplementation in pediatric oncology: a systematic review revealing a lack of evidence and insights from other chronically and critically ill children
Evidence on the potential of protein supplementation is scarce and not available in children with cancer. The limited evidence included in this review tentatively suggests that protein supplementation might aid in improving anthropometrics, body composition and physical fitness. Future controlled trials are needed to determine its feasibility and effectiveness in children with cancer.
Authors
- Elvira C van Dalen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8886-6532)
- Mirjam van den Brink (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6758-8978)
- Wim J. E. Tissing (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9101-507X)
- Emma J. Verwaaijen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1350-3363)
- Emma den Hartog (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6373-2625)
- José van Tongeren
Institutions
- University Medical Center Groningen (NL)
- Beatrix Kinderziekenhuis (NL)
- Princess Máxima Center (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-12-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2025.1724658
- Primary Topic
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00