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Tailored nutrition after pancreatic surgery could speed recovery

NCT ID NCT07703813

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Evangelismos Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at the energy needs of people who have surgery to remove part or all of the pancreas for a tumor. After such surgery, patients often have trouble eating enough and may need special nutrition. The study measures how many calories patients actually burn and compares that to standard formulas, to see if better nutrition plans can improve recovery and reduce complications.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could lead to better, individualized nutrition plans for patients recovering from pancreatic surgery, potentially reducing complications and improving recovery.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test a new therapy. Results may not apply to all patients or hospitals.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 150 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2017

Expected to finish

Nov 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Consecutive adult patients admitted for total or partial pancreatectomy - including pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure) and distal pancreatectomy - for a pancreatic tumor at the participating surgical center. The cohort reflects the real-world case mix referred for pancreatic resection and therefore includes both malignant tumors and premalignant or benign lesions (such as intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm and ampullary tumors), spanning the head, body, and tail of the pancreas. Participants are enrolled preoperatively and followed through the early postoperative period and to 3-6 months after discharge. Within this single cohort, the postoperative feeding route (enteral with oral intake, parenteral, or combined) is observed rather than assigned and is analyzed as an exposure of interest.

Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Scheduled to undergo total or partial pancreatectomy (including pancreaticoduodenectomy/Whipple procedure or distal pancreatectomy) for a pancreatic tumor * Able to complete indirect calorimetry measurement by canopy or face mask for the required duration * Able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Age under 18 years, greater than 75 years * Pregnancy * Inability to tolerate the calorimetry canopy or mask for the duration required for a valid measurement * Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent * patients already on preoperative enteral nutrition or unable to feed orally preoperatively

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

malignant pancreatic neoplasm pancreatic neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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Pancreatic cancer Pancreatic neoplasms Pancreaticoduodenectomy Whipple procedures

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Evaggelismos General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Athens, Attica, 10676, Greece

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