Simple nutrition drink may ease chemo side effects for GI cancer patients

NCT ID NCT05980624

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Beni-Suef University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether giving a daily oral nutrition supplement (300 calories) to people with gastrointestinal cancer undergoing chemotherapy could improve their body composition, nutrition status, and quality of life. 175 participants took the supplement alongside their regular treatment. The goal was to see if it helps with cancer-related weight loss and makes chemotherapy easier to tolerate.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: oral nutrition supplement
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that adding a simple daily nutrition drink helps patients feel better and tolerate chemotherapy more easily.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed Phase 2 trial, so results may not apply to all patients. The supplement may not significantly improve outcomes or prevent side effects.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for GASTROINTESTINAL CANCER are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

digestive system cancer digestive system neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GASTROINTESTINAL CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Beni suef university hospital

Banī Suwayf, Egypt

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.