Perioperative Nutrition in Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Surgery

Not Applicable

Terminated

• Conditions: Esophageal Neoplasms; Stomach Neoplasms

• Registration Number: NCT00560846
• Lead Sponsor: Dan Azagury

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to demonstrate the influence of peri-operative nutrition on the post-operative complications, preservation of lean body mass and length of stay after gastrectomy or oesophagectomy.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2007-11
• Study First Submitted: 2007-11-19
• Study First Submitted QC: 2007-11-19
• Study First Posted: 2007-11-20
• Primary Completion: 2012-09
• Study Completion: 2012-09
• Status Verified: 2013-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2013-09-04
• Last Update Posted: 2013-09-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: TERMINATED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 43

Inclusion Criteria

• Surgery for Upper GI cancer
• Age over 18
• Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

• Major swallowing disorders
• Dementia or other psychological state precluding compliance and understanding of research protocol
• Pre-existing enteral or parenteral nutrition

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Rate of post-operative complications	30 days
Length of stay	30 days

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Body composition	1 year
Quality of life	1 year

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hôpitaux Universitaires Genève; 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland