Glutamine supplement after stomach cancer surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if taking glutamine (a nutrient) as an oral supplement helps patients recover after surgery to remove stomach cancer. It aims to see if it improves healing and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult (18 or older).
- You have been diagnosed with stomach cancer and had surgery to remove part or all of your stomach.
- You can eat or take liquid nutrition by mouth within 7 days after surgery.
- You are able to have a CT scan.
- You can wear a device on your body to track activity.
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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