Telehealth Diet Management for Stomach Cancer Post-Surgery

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byJae Y Kim

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This clinical trial test whether taking part in a diet support intervention will help with patients nutrition and quality of life after surgery for esophagus or stomach cancer. The information learned by doing this research study may help patients get more information and/or support on eating after esophagus and stomach cancer surgery.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults over 21 who've had surgery to remove stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer and are starting to eat orally again. Participants must understand English or Spanish, be able to give informed consent, and participate in telehealth sessions. Those unable to follow the study's safety requirements can't join.

Inclusion Criteria

I can understand English or Spanish.

I can join telehealth sessions.

I am 21 years old or older.

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Exclusion Criteria

Subjects, who in the opinion of the investigator, may not be able to comply with the safety monitoring requirements of the study

Participant Groups

The trial examines if a diet support program delivered via telehealth improves nutrition and life quality after esophagus or stomach cancer surgery. It involves questionnaires, virtual visits, and follows best practices for dietary management post-surgery.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Arm I (telehealth session, guidebook)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions

Patients receive 4 telehealth sessions over 1 hour each over 4 months. Patients also receive an intervention guidebook.

Group II: Arm II (standard nutritional support)Active Control2 Interventions

Patients receive standard nutritional support.