Feeding delay after esophageal surgery may protect muscle mass
NCT ID NCT03676478
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study looked at whether delaying feeding for a few days after esophageal cancer surgery could help preserve muscle and speed up recovery. It involved 239 adults with esophageal cancer who were scheduled for surgery. The goal was to compare the usual early feeding approach with a short period of limited nutrition. The study was terminated early, so results are limited, but the idea was to find a better way to support recovery after this major surgery.
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University Hospitals Leuven, dept. of Thoracic Surgery
Leuven, 3000, Belgium
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