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Many studies (including ASPEN/ESPEN) have demonstrated that balanced diet formula rich in omega 3 fatty acids (ω-3 FA), fibers, protein as well as mineral, vitamins (trace elements) are essential for cancer patients to improve health status and tolerability of chemotherapy. Hence, the present multi-centered, randomized clinical trial was framed to evaluate the efficacy of ready to use balanced nutritional formula-PCNF (rich in ω-3 FA, fibers, MTC, BCAA, and micro-nutrients), in various cancer patient by checking calorie intake and overall health status through assessing various anthropometric and biochemical parameters especially total proteins, pre-albumin, and transferrin.
Many studies (including ASPEN/ESPEN) have demonstrated that balanced diet formula rich in omega 3 fatty acids (ω-3 FA), fibers, protein as well as mineral, vitamins (trace elements) are essential for cancer patients to improve health status and tolerability of chemotherapy. Hence, oncologic nutritionist strongly recommends cancer patients (with cachexia) to consume a diet rich in protein and dietary fibers along with balanced essential micronutrients like vitamins and minerals (Van Norren et al., 2009; Yeh et al., 2013). From the above statement, it cleared that nutritional support is a crucial aspect of multi-modal cancer care, by improving the overall health status by suppressing various adverse events as well as enhance treatment regimen for a speedy recovery. Hence, the present multi-centered, randomized clinical trial was framed to evaluate the efficacy of ready to use balanced nutritional formula-PCNF (rich in ω-3 FA, fibers, MTC, BCAA, and micro-nutrients), in various cancer patient by checking calorie intake and overall health status through assessing various anthropometric and biochemical parameters especially total proteins, pre-albumin, and transferrin.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCNF | Experimental | Totally 42 cancer patients with poor nutritional status under nasogastric (NG) tube feeding was recruited and administered with the commercial nutritional formula (PCNF; 237 mL/Pack) for 5-6 times/day via bolus NG tube feeding for 12 weeks (84 days). |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protison cancer nutritional formula (PCNF) | Dietary Supplement | PCNF (237 mL/Pack) for 5-6 times/day via bolus NG tube feeding for 12 weeks |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Calorie intake | The mean value of calorie intake (energy) were significantly increased in PCNF supplemented subjects | 12 weeks |
| Anthropometric parameters | BMI were markedly improved in PCNF intook subjects | 12 weeks |
| Protein nutritional assessment index or nutritional status | Protein nutritional assessment index (total protein, pre-albumin , and transferrin) were significantly improved | 12 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Glycemic indices | No significant changes in any of the glycemic indices or lipid profile PCNF groups | 12 weeks |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Chin-Kun Wang, Ph.D | Chung Shan Medical University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Chung Shan Medical University | Taichung | Taichung | 40201 | Taiwan |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D009369 | Neoplasms |
| D002100 | Cachexia |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D015431 | Weight Loss |
| D001836 | Body Weight Changes |
| D001835 | Body Weight |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
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Supplementation with the commercial nutritional formula (PCNF; 237 mL/Pack) for 5-6 times/day via bolus NG tube feeding for 12 weeks
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None, since treating cancer patients
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| D013568 |
| Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D013851 | Thinness |