CompletedNot Applicable

Early Supportive Care and Nutritional Support in Adults With Pancreatic Cancer

United States50 participantsStarted 2022-07-15

Plain-language summary

The purpose of the study is to assess the feasibility and patient satisfaction with the Support through Remote Observation and Nutrition Guidance (STRONG) program. The program provides nutrition and supportive care for participants living with pancreatic cancer who are receiving chemotherapy.

Who can participate

Age range

18 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: * ≥18 years old * Newly diagnosed metastatic or newly recurrent pancreatic cancer or locally advanced pancreatic cancer * Planning to initiate chemotherapy under the guidance of Moffitt * Able to speak and read English or Spanish * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Documented or observable psychiatric or neurological disorder that would interfere with study participation (e.g., psychosis, active substance abuse) * Undergoing concurrent treatment for a second primary GI cancer * ECOG status of 2 or greater * Receipt of chemotherapy in the past 6 months for recurrent pancreatic cancer * Use of parenteral or enteral nutrition * Presence of malignant ascites * The last two exclusion criteria were included because investigators do not anticipate that these patients would benefit from additional nutrition intervention.

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

Recruitment Rate - Feasibility

Timeframe: 12 Months

Data Collection - Feasibility

Timeframe: 12 Months

Participant Rating on Ease of Use for the Mobile Application - Usability

Timeframe: 12 Months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05438927

SponsorH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-10-16

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.