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.
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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…
Contacts

Kathryn N Starr, PhD

(919) 286-0411

kathryn.starr@duke.edu

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Josephine C Mcwhorter

(919) 286-0411

josephine.mcwhorter@va.gov

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