New remote nutrition program aims to help cancer patients during treatment

NCT ID NCT05438940

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

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a program that provides remote nutrition counseling and uses a Fitbit to track activity and diet for people with gastroesophageal cancer. Participants log their food intake and meet with a dietitian via video calls. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helpful for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Nutrition counseling and remote monitoring via Fitbit and mobile app
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could offer a practical way to support nutrition and quality of life for people undergoing cancer treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study with only 23 participants. It focuses on whether the program is practical and acceptable, not on curing cancer.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gastroesophageal cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GASTROESOPHAGEAL CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Moffitt Cancer Center

Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States

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