Supportive Care + Nutritional Counseling for Pancreatic Cancer

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen ByAmir Alishahi Tabriz, MD, PhD, MPH

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?This trial is testing a program called STRONG that gives nutrition advice and supportive care remotely. It is aimed at people with pancreatic cancer who are receiving chemotherapy. The program helps by offering guidance on what to eat and how to take care of themselves during treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Adults over 18 with newly diagnosed or recurrent pancreatic cancer who are starting chemotherapy can join. They must be able to consent, speak English or Spanish, and not have serious psychiatric issues, another GI cancer treatment, poor physical function (ECOG status >2), recent chemo for recurrence, or use tube feeding.

Inclusion Criteria

I am 18 years old or older.

I can speak and read English or Spanish.

I have been recently diagnosed with advanced or recurrent pancreatic cancer.

Exclusion Criteria

I am currently being treated for another primary cancer in my digestive system.

I have fluid buildup due to cancer in my abdomen.

I need some help with my daily activities.

I have received chemotherapy for recurrent pancreatic cancer in the last 6 months.

Participant Groups

The STRONG program is being tested for its effectiveness in providing nutritional guidance and supportive care using tools like Fitbit data collection and surveys (Fact G Survey, GAD-7, PHQ-9) to improve the well-being of patients undergoing chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer.

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Nutritional SupportExperimental Treatment5 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 data with a dietician