Nutrition Insights Day Asia (NCT03606603) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Nutrition Insights Day Asia
India, Indonesia, Philippines590 participantsStarted 2019-03-15
Plain-language summary
This is an observational, cross-sectional study to be conducted on the Nutrition Insights Day (NID), with retrospective review of patient medical charts. No prospective follow-up period is considered.
This study aims to obtain a contemporary overview of the nutritional status, the use of EN and/or PN and the provision of calories and proteins in patients after major elective gastrointestinal surgery with existing malnutrition or at risk of hospital malnutrition in selected Asian countries.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Adult patients after elective major abdominal gastrointestinal surgery \[i.e. elective major GI resections, partial or total, especially for cancer, including: esophagectomy, gastrectomy, enterectomy (small bowel resection), colectomy, hepatectomy, pancreatectomy, resections for gall bladder or bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma)\] with pre-existing malnutrition or who are at significant risk for malnutrition or nutrition-related complications\*, with indications for nutritional support
. Hospitalization on SICU or major surgical ward on the NID
. Use of EN (nutritional intake provided via tube feeding) and/or PN for at least one day before the NID
. If patient received oral nutrition (ON) or oral nutrition supplements (ONS) during the observational phase from day -5 to day -2, complete and reliable data of daily caloric and protein intake is available
. Latest surgical intervention ≤ 10 days before NID
Exclusion criteria
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?
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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
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Proportion of surgical patients with a caloric / protein deficit receiving EN and/or PN on the day before the NID in selected Asian countries.
Timeframe: On the day before the Nutrition Insights Day (day -1)