Fitbit and dietitian combo aims to boost recovery after pancreatic cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT06001268

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a 12-week program that combines a Fitbit activity tracker with personalized nutrition counseling from a dietitian for people recovering from pancreatic cancer surgery. Participants log their food intake and share data remotely, while completing surveys about their well-being. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and satisfying for patients, with the hope of improving nutrition and quality of life after surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: nutrition counseling and Fitbit monitoring
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could become a standard way to help pancreatic cancer patients recover better after surgery by preventing malnutrition and improving well-being.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study (80 people) focused on whether patients find the program easy to use, not on proving health outcomes. It may not show clear benefits or work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

malignant pancreatic neoplasm pancreatic neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PANCREATIC CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Moffitt Cancer Center

Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States

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