Nutritional drink to reduce side effects from pancreatic cancer treatment
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests a special nutritional drink (oral immunonutrition) to see if it can reduce side effects from chemotherapy and radiation in people with pancreatic cancer. It may help you feel better during treatment if you are at risk for malnutrition.
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Who can take part
- You have a certain type of pancreatic cancer (ductal adenocarcinoma).
- You are being treated with chemotherapy and radiation, either before surgery or as your main treatment.
- You are at risk for malnutrition (based on a standard screening).
- You are 18 years or older and in good enough health to be active (able to do light housework or desk work).
- You do not have a known allergy to the nutritional drink ingredients.
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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