Impact of Specific Oligomeric Supplementation in Oncologic Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy With … (NCT07035132) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impact of Specific Oligomeric Supplementation in Oncologic Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy With Malnutrition or at Risk.
Spain132 participantsStarted 2025-08-15
Plain-language summary
An observational, prospective, multicenter study to be conducted in 5 hospitals in Spain. Patients with cancer undergoing radiotherapy are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition. Due to the characteristics of their pathology or gastrointestinal disorders, the use of oligomeric nutritional formulas formulated with 100% hydrolyzed whey lactoprotein and a high MCT content is recommended as part of routine clinical practice. Patients will be followed for 12 weeks, with three visits: a baseline visit upon inclusion in the study, after 6 weeks and a final visit 12 weeks after the nutritional treatment starts.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients of legal age (≥18 years).
* Oncology patients (with head and neck, lung or rectal cancer) undergoing or about to start radiotherapy treatment. Patients with oesophageal cancer will also be included, as long as the patient is not undergoing PEG.
* Patients who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition according to GLIM criteria.
* Patients requiring supplementation with an oligomeric formula with 100% hydrolysed serum lactoprotein and high MCT intake due to gastrointestinal disturbances (either maldigestion or maldigestion, malabsorption or dysmotility) intolerance to polymeric formulations or any other reason as considered by the physician.
* Patients who, at the discretion of the investigator, have the ability to answer the questionnaires and follow the procedures detailed in the protocol.
* Patients who give written informed consent to participate.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with galactosemia, allergies and/or intolerances to lactose or any of the compounds of the formula.
* Patients receiving nutritional support other than that of the study characteristics or who have received it during the last month. It will be accepted in patients who, being on a polymeric SNO, are advised to change to the oligomeric formula under study, due to gastrointestinal alterations, intolerances or any other reason considered by the doctor.
* Patients who have undergone surgery in the last three months.
* Patients who have received Enteral Nutrition in the…
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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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Percentage of patients who improve the degree of malnutrition.
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks