Preserving Physical Function in Older Adults With Cancer: Impact of an Optimizing Nutrition Intervention Applied Before and After Surgery
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Cancer
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 55 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 188 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
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About This Trial
In this pragmatic clinical trial, the investigators will study older Veterans approaching surgery for gastrointestinal or genitourinary cancer who are at high risk for a marked decline in their physical function. The investigators will test a multi-targeted nutrition regimen high in protein and other key nutrients and including resistance exercise, administered 2-8 weeks prior to surgery and for 2…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Male and Female Veterans
* Stage I, II, III cancer of the bladder, colon, kidney, liver, pancreas, stomach, rectum, prostate, endometrium, ovaries, and uterus
* Surgery 2-8 weeks from consent
* Age \> 55 years
* Age-normal renal function
* English speaking
* Able to record die…
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