Starving cancer patients to save muscle? new study tests delayed feeding after esophagectomy
NCT ID NCT03676478
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study looked at whether waiting a few days to start feeding after esophageal cancer surgery could help patients keep muscle strength and recover better. It involved 239 adults with esophageal cancer who were scheduled for surgery. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
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University Hospitals Leuven, dept. of Thoracic Surgery
Leuven, 3000, Belgium
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