Zinc may boost quality of life for advanced cancer patients on chemo
NCT ID NCT03819088
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether taking zinc supplements can improve quality of life for people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers (like stomach, liver, or pancreatic cancer) who are receiving chemotherapy. Seventeen patients participated, and researchers measured their quality of life through surveys and checked zinc levels in their blood. The goal was to see if preventing zinc deficiency could help patients feel better during treatment.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia, 30342, United States
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Emory University Hospital/Winship Cancer Institute
Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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