NCT00730808

Brief Summary

The aim of this pilot study is to investigate effectiveness, tolerability and safety of an oral nutritional supplement (PreOP Booster), given to rectal tumour patients prior to low anterior resection.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
20

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Dec 2008

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 5, 2008

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 8, 2008

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 1, 2008

Completed
11 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 1, 2009

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 1, 2009

Completed
Last Updated

May 19, 2010

Status Verified

May 1, 2010

Enrollment Period

11 months

First QC Date

August 5, 2008

Last Update Submit

May 18, 2010

Conditions

Keywords

Enteral nutritional regimen prior to surgery

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Immunoinflammatory parameters

    on day -2, -1, 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7

  • Antioxidant / oxidant parameters

    on day -2, 1, 3, 5, and 7

  • Ischemia / reperfusion injury parameters

    on day -2, 1, 3, 5, and 7

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • pre-and postoperative discomfort (well-being)

    on day -1, and 0

  • hand grip strength

    on day -2, 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7

  • GI tolerance

    on day -1, 0, 1, 2, and 7

  • Safety

    on day -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7

Study Arms (2)

Test

EXPERIMENTAL

Oral nutritional supplement: assignment according to consecutive random numbers.

Dietary Supplement: PreOP Booster (food for special medical purposes)

Control

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Assignment according to consecutive random numbers.

Dietary Supplement: PreOP Booster (food for special medical purposes)

Interventions

3x1 dosage is given prior to surgery: 2x1 the day prior to surgery; 1x1 3-4h prior to initiation of anaesthesia;

ControlTest

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 75 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • rectal tumour with indication for elective low anterior resection (open surgery, not laparoscopic surgery) or abdominoperineal resection (APR)
  • preoperative radiotherapy (5x5 Gy) or chemoradiation
  • loop ileostoma or colostoma;

You may not qualify if:

  • severe malnutrition
  • severe renal insufficiency
  • diabetes mellitus I or II
  • concomitant thyroid medication
  • corticosteroids
  • diuretic medication and antihypertensive medication
  • known or suspected allergy to any component of the investigational product(s)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Medical Center Alkmaar

Alkmaar, Netherlands

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Rectal Neoplasms

Interventions

Food

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Colorectal NeoplasmsIntestinal NeoplasmsGastrointestinal NeoplasmsDigestive System NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsDigestive System DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesIntestinal DiseasesRectal Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diet, Food, and NutritionPhysiological PhenomenaFood and Beverages

Study Officials

  • Paul A.M. van Leeuwen, Prof.

    University Hospital Amsterdam; The Netherlands

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 5, 2008

First Posted

August 8, 2008

Study Start

December 1, 2008

Primary Completion

November 1, 2009

Study Completion

November 1, 2009

Last Updated

May 19, 2010

Record last verified: 2010-05

Locations