Nutrition and Recovery After Abdominal Cancer Surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how nutrition affects stomach and digestion problems, thinking ability, and recovery in malnourished patients after abdominal or pelvis cancer surgery. The goal is to understand how to better support patients during their hospital stay.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with cancer in your belly or pelvis and are planning surgery to remove it
- You are malnourished, which means your body doesn't have enough nutrients (measured by specific nutrition tests)
- Your doctors expect you to stay in the hospital for at least 7 days after surgery
- You can complete thinking and nutrition assessments (simple tests) before your surgery
- You do not have severe liver or kidney failure, dementia, or serious thinking problems
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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