Nutrition care for malnourished patients after cancer surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether better nutrition before and after cancer surgery helps your stomach and intestines recover faster. It is for people with cancer in the belly or pelvis who are malnourished and having surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with cancer in your belly or pelvis, and you are scheduled to have surgery to remove it.
- You are malnourished (your doctor can confirm this with a simple nutrition screening).
- You are expected to stay in the hospital for at least a week after your surgery.
- You are able to answer questions about your memory and nutrition before surgery.
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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