Tailored meals boost recovery after liver cancer surgery
NCT ID NCT07349576
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a personalized diet plan helps liver cancer patients eat more and recover faster after surgery. 139 patients who had part of their liver removed were split into two groups: one got standard care, the other got a custom meal plan with extra protein drinks. The goal was to see if the special diet improved nutrition and recovery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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139 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * (1) Pathologically confirmed diagnosis of primary hepatocellular carcinoma; (2) Underwent elective (partial) hepatectomy; (3) Age 18-80 years; (4) Basically normal renal function and preoperative Child-Pugh liver function grade A or B; (5) Voluntary participation in the study and signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * (1) Concurrent malignant tumors; (2) Postoperative deterioration or contraindications to oral intake (e.g., dysphagia, intestinal obstruction); (3) Severe malnutrition or other disorders affecting nutritional metabolism; (4) Major intraoperative complications (e.g., massive hemorrhage, bile leakage, intra-abdominal adhesions); (5) Postoperative transfer to the ICU.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Anhui Provincal Hospital
Hefei, Anhui, 230000, China
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