Enteral Nutrition Versus Standard of Care in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (NCT07315165) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 2
Enteral Nutrition Versus Standard of Care in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
United States112 participantsStarted 2026-04
Plain-language summary
This is a randomized controlled phase II trial which will enroll 112 patients with a diagnosis of a blood cancer or a serious blood disorder who plan to undergo an allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplant using any conditioning regimen or graft source. Eligible patients will be randomized to receive standard of care (e.g., initiation of supplemental nutrition when oral intake declines) versus enteral nutrition via enteral feeding tube starting on day +1 post-transplant for at least 7 days, usually until engraftment. The primary endpoint will be cumulative incidence of stage 3-4 acute GVHD of the lower gut by day +100 post-transplant, whereas secondary endpoints will be stage 2-4 acute GVHD of the lower gut by day +100, grade 2-4 acute GVHD, weight loss and changes in lean muscle mass, changes in physical function, health-related quality of life, length of transplant hospital stay, and time to platelet and neutrophil engraftment. Assessments will include acute GVHD assessments and grading, Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL), Fried Frailty Index, and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Bone Marrow Transplant (FACT-BMT).
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of a hematological condition or serious blood disorder
* Patient planned for an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant
* Any conditioning regimen or graft source
Exclusion Criteria:
* Uncorrected anatomical deformity of the nose, nasopharynx, esophagus, or stomach that could prevent proper placement of a nasogastric tube.
* Chronic gastrointestinal conditions causing malabsorption or need for nutritional supplementation, e.g., celiac disease, short gut syndrome, chronic use of total parental nutrition or enteral nutrition for 3 or more months. Uncorrected anatomical deformity may include any known significant deviated nasal septum, large nasal polyps or other masses, or nasal or oropharyngeal trauma.
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.