Nutritional drink aims to cut surgery complications in colorectal cancer

NCT ID NCT06134440

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a nutritional drink called Impact Oral®, taken for 5 days before and after surgery, could reduce complications in colorectal cancer patients. The trial included 71 patients eligible for minimally invasive surgery. However, the study was terminated early, so the results are not complete.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Impact Oral® (oral nutritional supplement with immune-nutrients)

What this could lead to

If it worked, this could show that a simple nutritional drink helps reduce complications after colorectal cancer surgery.

What could go wrong

The trial was terminated early, so results are limited. It only included patients eligible for minimally invasive surgery, so findings may not apply to all colorectal cancer patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal adenocarcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS

    Padova, 35128, Italy