Status:
UNKNOWN
Study Comparing Early and Late Nutrition in Cancer Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo
Conditions:
Cancer
Abdominal Surgery
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to find which is the best nutritional strategy in cancer patients undergoing abdominal surgery regarding postoperative complications.
Detailed Description
There is a controversy regarding the timing of initiation of parenteral nutrition in cancer patients undergoing abdominal surgery in whom caloric targets cannot be met by enteral nutrition alone. Thi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Older than 18 years
- Laparotomy for abdominal cancer surgery: urological, gynecological, digestive, abdominal sarcomas and melanomas, lymphomas and abdominal vascular.
- Informed consent form signed by the patient or legal guardian.
Exclusion
- Reoperation within one year from the previous surgery. using previously parenteral nutrition.
- Participation in another research protocol.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 7 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 10 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
335 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01839617
Start Date
May 7 2013
End Date
April 10 2018
Last Update
February 7 2018
Active Locations (2)
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1
Cancer Institute of the State of Sao Paulo
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 01246-000
2
ICESP
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 01414001