Nutritional support before colorectal cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking nutritional supplements before minimally invasive colorectal cancer surgery helps improve recovery and outcomes. Researchers want to see if extra nutrition helps your body heal better after the operation.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with colorectal adenocarcinoma (a type of colon or rectal cancer)
- Your surgery is planned as elective minimally invasive (using small incisions, not emergency surgery)
- You score 2 or lower on the MUST nutrition assessment (a simple screening tool for malnutrition)
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study
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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