Nutrition program before and after surgery to protect function
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether an “optimizing nutrition” plan before and after cancer surgery can help older adults maintain physical strength and daily functioning. You may be randomly assigned to the nutrition program or another study group, and you’ll be asked about diet and physical function.
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Who can take part
- You are a Veteran, age 55 or older
- You have a Stage I, II, or III cancer (bladder, colon, kidney, liver, pancreas, stomach, rectum, prostate, endometrium, ovaries, or uterus)
- Your surgery is scheduled 2 to 8 weeks after you sign up
- Your kidneys work well (age-normal kidney function; GFR must be 45 or higher)
- You can speak English and track your food intake (you or a caregiver/proxy can record it)
- You are willing and able to be randomly assigned to one of the study groups
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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