Can supplements and lifestyle coaching improve recovery after cancer surgery? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT04871412

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 3 trial is testing whether a personalized program of supplements (vitamin D, mushroom extract, fish oil, probiotics, and whey protein) plus lifestyle coaching can improve recovery and quality of life for people undergoing surgery for lung, stomach, or esophageal cancer. The study will enroll 20 adults and focus on whether such a program is practical and acceptable. It is not yet testing whether the program actually improves outcomes like survival or complications.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Vitamin D, Coriolus versicolor, fish oil, probiotics, and whey protein supplements
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a standard integrative care plan that helps patients recover better and feel better after thoracic cancer surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage trial (20 participants) focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. The supplements may not provide clear benefits, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

esophageal cancer Esophageal Neoplasms gastric cancer gastric neoplasm lung cancer lung neoplasm Motor Activity Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ESOPHAGEAL CANCER GASTRIC CANCER LUNG CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Michael Garron Hospital
RECRUITING

Toronto, Ontario, M4C 3E7, Canada
The Ottawa Hospital
RECRUITING

Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6, Canada

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