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New study: Protein-Rich diet and exercise before surgery may help older cancer patients recover faster

NCT ID NCT05912257

Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a high-protein nutrition plan combined with resistance exercises, started weeks before surgery and continued for 24 weeks after, can help older adults with cancer preserve their physical function. The trial enrolls Veterans aged 55 and older with certain cancers who are at high risk for decline. The goal is to improve recovery, strength, and quality of life.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 188 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2024

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

55 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male and Female Veterans * Stage I, II, III cancer of the bladder, colon, kidney, liver, pancreas, stomach, rectum, prostate, endometrium, ovaries, and uterus * Surgery 2-8 weeks from consent * Age \> 55 years * Age-normal renal function * English speaking * Able to record dietary intake or has a proxy who can record dietary intake * Willing and able to be randomized to either intervention group Exclusion Criteria: * Stage IV cancer diagnosis * Glomerular filtration rates (GFR) less than 45 mL/min * Neurological conditions causing functional impairments, including Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and permanent disability due to stroke * Class III-IV congestive heart failure * Refractory cachexia - medical condition that affects ability to increase muscle mass (e.g., cachexia) defined as 10% weight loss in 10 months, 5% weight loss in 6 months or 2% weight loss over any period plus body mass index 20 kg/m2 AND Life expectancy 9 months * Active treatment for another cancer site * Body weight \>450 lbs * Uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c 9%) * Recent diagnosis of thyroid disease or untreated thyroid disease * Inability to complete physical function assessment * Severe dietary restrictions * On chemotherapy drug Sorafenib

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer colon carcinoma endometrial cancer gastric cancer kidney cancer liver cancer malignant pancreatic neoplasm neoplasm ovarian cancer prostate cancer rectal cancer urinary bladder carcinoma uterine cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cancer

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC

    RECRUITING

    Durham, North Carolina, 27705-3875, United States

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