Remote Nutrition Support for Gastroesophageal Cancer (STRONG-GEC Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Dr. Jose Pimiento Appointed American ...

Overseen ByKea Turner, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The purpose of the study is to assess the feasibility and patient satisfaction with the Support through Remote Observation and Nutrition Guidance (STRONG) program. The program provides nutrition support for participants living with gastroesophageal cancer who are receiving chemotherapy and radiation treatment

Eligibility Criteria

The STRONG program is for adults over 18 with gastroesophageal cancer who are starting chemoradiation treatment and plan to have surgery at Moffitt. They must be able to understand and speak English, give informed consent, and not use feeding tubes before joining.

Inclusion Criteria

My cancer is advanced or has spread beyond where it started.

I am 18 years old or older.

I am scheduled for chemoradiation or radiation with plans for surgery or definitive treatment at Moffitt.

Exclusion Criteria

I am currently being treated for another type of cancer.

Participant Groups

This study tests the STRONG program's effectiveness in providing nutritional support via Fitbit data collection, nutrition counseling, and surveys for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy for gastroesophageal cancer.

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: STRONG-GECExperimental Treatment3 Interventions

Participants will receive individually tailored, bi-weekly nutrition counseling from a dietician via telehealth and remote monitoring through a smart phone app and wearable sensor to allow participants to log food intake while sharing their data with a dietician.