RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06027242

Oral Supplementation of Glutamine on Gastric Cancer Patients After Gastrectomy


Sponsor

National Taiwan University Hospital

Enrollment

120 participants

Start Date

Feb 21, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Glutamine has the potentials of immunomodulation and adjustment of protein metabolism. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of glutamine on sarcopenia in gastric adenocarcinoma patients undergoing gastrectomy. The secondary endpoints, including the physical activity, weight loss, and nutritional profiles, will be evaluated among these patients.


Eligibility

Min Age: 20 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

  • adult gastric cancer receiving gastrectomy

Exclusion Criteria5

  • Hepatic insufficiency
  • Renal insufficiency
  • can not tolerate oral or enteral feeding 7 days after gastrectomy
  • can not receive computed tomograph
  • can not waer the wearable devices

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENToral glutamine

10 g glutamine +5 g Maltodextrin for 28 days after surgery with tolerable oral intake or enteral feeding

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTMaltodextrin

Maltodextrin


Locations(1)

National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan

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