Pre-Surgery shake may boost liver cancer recovery

NCT ID NCT07395635

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a special nutritional drink taken for 7 days before liver surgery can improve recovery in 100 liver cancer patients. The drink contains ingredients like arginine and omega-3s that may support the immune system. Researchers will measure nutritional status, complications, and hospital stay length.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Immunonutrition powder (PENTASURE IMMUNOMAX) containing arginine, omega-3 fatty acids, and nucleotides

What this could lead to

If it works, this could show that a simple nutritional drink before surgery helps liver cancer patients recover faster and have fewer complications.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial (100 participants) testing a dietary supplement, not a drug. The benefit may be modest or not statistically significant, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hepatocellular carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

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  • Dr. Shraddha Patkar

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    Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400012, India

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