Nutrition Support for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a nutrition intervention for people with pancreatic cancer who are having trouble eating or absorbing nutrients. The goal is to help patients maintain strength and improve their quality of life during cancer treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Have pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (a common type of pancreatic cancer) or pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (NET, a rarer type)
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a life expectancy of at least 4 months
- Get more than 60% of your daily calories through mouth or feeding tube, not regular eating
- If you have a NET, have documented digestive problems like weight loss, diarrhea, or changes in bowel movements
- Not be pregnant or breastfeeding, and able to eat or drink something by mouth
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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