Prevention of Cancer-associated Malnutrition Through Oral Nutritional Supplements (NCT02312674) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Prevention of Cancer-associated Malnutrition Through Oral Nutritional Supplements
80 participantsStarted 2015-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of the randomized controlled study is to determine effects of an adjusted amount of oral nutritional supplements on the quality of life, the nutritional status, side effects, and response to therapy, in patients with pancreatic and hepatocellular carcinoma receiving palliative therapy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* assured diagnosis of pancreatic cancer/hepatocellular carcinoma, not treatable with curative intent
* palliative systemic therapy of pancreatic cancer respectively palliative therapy of hepatocellular carcinoma with Sorafenib or TACE (transarterial chemoembolization)
* written informed consent prior to inclusion
Exclusion Criteria:
* prefinal phase with an estimated life expectancy of less than three months
* nutritional support through tube feeding or a central venous catheter
* serious malassimilation (assessed by anamnesis)
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status ≥ 2
* hepatic encephalopathy ≥ degree 2
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Change in health-related quality of life
Timeframe: Every four weeks for a period of three months and after six months
2
Change in disease-related quality of life
Timeframe: Every four weeks for a period of three months and after six months