Three-Day diet before surgery may cut wound complications in sarcoma patients
NCT ID NCT02792270
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether eating a very low-calorie diet for three days before surgery can reduce wound complications in people with soft tissue sarcoma of the leg. Participants will drink special nutritional supplements instead of regular food. The goal is to see if this short-term diet improves physical function and wound healing after surgery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
caloric restriction diet (Ensure and Boost supplements)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary change before surgery to help sarcoma patients heal faster and avoid wound problems.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The diet is short-term and low in protein, which might not suit all patients.
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