Nutrition before surgery for upper gastrointestinal cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special nutritional drink taken before surgery for upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancer can improve recovery. It aims to see if this drink helps patients tolerate surgery better and recover faster.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled to have surgery for cancer in the upper part of your digestive system (such as stomach or esophagus).
- You have not taken any nutritional supplements before.
- You can eat or drink normally (no swallowing problems or blockages).
- You do not have severe liver or kidney disease, HIV, active infection, or a condition that requires emergency surgery.
- You are not pregnant and do not have dementia or a severe neurological disorder.
- You are not allergic to ingredients like arginine, omega-3 fatty acids, or nucleotides.
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