Testing a special nutrition drink around surgery for gut cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special medical nutrition (a drink/food meant for people who need medical nutrition) given around the time of surgery helps patients with gastrointestinal cancer recover better. It aims to see if this nutrition approach is safe and beneficial when cancer is being removed.
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Who can take part
- You are 18–75 years old and can sign the consent form
- You have confirmed gastrointestinal (gut) cancer and are scheduled for surgery to remove it (open or keyhole)
- You have not had chemotherapy and/or radiation in the last 2 weeks
- Your bloodwork is acceptable: hemoglobin is high enough, and albumin (a nutrition/protein level) is not too low
- Your body type is in a safe range (BMI 18.5–29) and your energy level before surgery is fairly good (doctor rates you 0–2)
- You should not have major digestion-blocking problems, severe bleeding, or major infections that could interfere with feeding
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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