Effect of Whey Protein Supplementation on Postoperative Outcomes After Gynecological Cancer Surgery (NCT06035510) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Whey Protein Supplementation on Postoperative Outcomes After Gynecological Cancer Surgery
Thailand74 participantsStarted 2023-08-21
Plain-language summary
Major surgeries including gynecological cancer surgery can make surgical stress that leads to increased burden of postoperative complications, delayed length of hospital stay and increased mortality rate. Protein is one of the essential factors that contribute to the recovery of patients following surgery, as the surgical process increases protein breakdown in the body. Providing patients with an adequate amount of protein helps enhance muscle building, aids in muscle repair, and reduces postoperative inflammation.
One study administered a fluid containing a combination of whey protein and carbohydrates to cancer patients in preoperative and postoperative periods. The result of the study shows that intervention group can reduce the length of hospital stay and postoperative complications.
However, studies focusing on the use of only-protein supplement to improve surgical complications in gynecological cancer patients are limited. This study aims to investigate the administration of protein supplement before and after surgery in gynecological cancer patients its contribution to the reduction of length of hospital stay and postoperative complications at Rajavithi Hospital.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 70 Years
SexFEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
✓. A Woman who suspected or diagnosed with ovarian and endometrial Cancer
✓. A Woman who candidates for elective Surgical staging of Laparotomy operation in Rajavithi hospital
✓. Aged 18-70 years old
✓. Can communicate and understand Thai language very well
✓. A woman voluntarily participated in the research
Exclusion criteria
✕. Allergy to whey protein and protein product such as cow milk and egg
✕. A Woman who diagnosed with Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Kidney Disease, Heart disease and Chronic liver disease
✕. A Woman who expected difficult operation such as severe pelvic adhesion or required other surgeon for co-evaluation
✕. Pregnant woman or breastfeeding
✕. A Woman who denied surgery
What they're measuring
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Length of post-operative hospital stay
Timeframe: an average of 3 days after operation
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06035510
SponsorDepartment of Medical Services Ministry of Public Health of Thailand