Feeding delay after esophageal surgery studied for muscle preservation
NCT ID NCT03676478
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aimed to see if delaying feeding for a few days after esophageal cancer surgery helps protect muscle mass and improve recovery. It included 239 adults with esophageal cancer who were scheduled for surgery. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University Hospitals Leuven, dept. of Thoracic Surgery
Leuven, 3000, Belgium
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