Perioperative Nutrition in Upper GI Cancer Surgery (Oesophagectomy or Gastrectomy)

Dan Azagury1 site in 1 country43 target enrollmentNovember 2007

ConditionsStomach Neoplasms Esophageal Neoplasms

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Stomach Neoplasms
Sponsor: Dan Azagury
Enrollment: 43
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Rate of post-operative complications
Status: Terminated
Last Updated: 12 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

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.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

November 2007

End Date

September 2012

Last Updated

12 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Dan Azagury

Responsible Party

Sponsor Investigator

Principal Investigator

Dan Azagury

Medecin adjoint du chef de service

University Hospital, Geneva

Eligibility Criteria

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