Oral Supplementation of Glutamine on Gastric Cancer Patients After Gastrectomy
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Dietary supplement
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
Glutamine has the potentials of immunomodulation and adjustment of protein metabolism. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of glutamine on sarcopenia in gastric adenocarcinoma patients undergoing gastrectomy. The secondary endpoints, including the physical activity, weight loss, and nutritional profiles, will be evaluated among these patients.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 20
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• adult gastric cancer receiving gastrectomy
Locations
Other Locations
Taiwan
National Taiwan University Hospital
RECRUITING
Taipei
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-02-21
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-08-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 120
Treatments
Placebo_comparator: Without oral glutamine supplementation
15 g Maltodextrin for 28 days after surgery with tolerable oral intake or enteral feeding
Active_comparator: With oral glutamine supplementation
10 g glutamine +5 g Maltodextrin for 28 days after surgery with tolerable oral intake or enteral feeding
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: National Taiwan University Hospital