Clinical Trial 22082

Cancer Type: Gastrointestinal Tumor
Study Type: Supportive Care
NCT#: NCT05675059

Phase: N/A
Principal Investigator: Turner, Kea

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Overview

Study Title

Support Through Remote Observation and Nutrition Guidance (STRONG) Program for Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Summary

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

Objective

Aim 1: Assess feasibility, acceptability, and usability of a 12-week nutritional support program for metastatic pancreatic cancer patients. Aim 2: Collect pilot data on patient outcomes (malnutrition, symptom burden, quality of life) at baseline, 4-, 8-, 12- and 16-weeks.

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Therapies

Medications

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

18 years of age or older

Newly diagnosed metastatic or newly recurrent pancreatic cancer or locally advanced pancreatic cancer

Planning to initiate chemotherapy at Moffitt

Able to speak and read English

Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

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 secondary 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

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