Nutritional supplement study for malnourished pancreatic cancer patients
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special drink called Peptamen 1.6 can help improve nutrition and recovery in patients who are malnourished or at risk and have had surgery for pancreatic cancer. It aims to understand how the supplement affects the body right after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition and have been diagnosed with pancreatic or related cancer.
- You have had a specific type of surgery called cephalic pancreaticoduodenectomy (pancreas and bile duct removal).
- You did not receive chemotherapy or radiation before surgery.
- You are willing to start the nutritional drink soon after your surgery.
- You do not have severe heart or kidney disease, uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c > 8%), or allergies to the supplement ingredients.
- You are not currently using other nutritional supplements or tube 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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