Nutritional support for esophageal cancer before surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether intensive nutritional support helps people with esophageal cancer who are receiving treatment before surgery. You might benefit from this trial if you need extra nutrition during your cancer treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with esophageal cancer.
- Your cancer is locally advanced but still removable with surgery after treatment.
- You plan to have chemotherapy or radiation before surgery.
- Your digestive system works normally (no major stomach or intestine issues).
- You are at nutritional risk, scoring above 3 on a nutritional screening tool.
- You are physically able to do most daily activities (performance status 0-2).
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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