A phase II random trial of feeding gastrostomy for preventing weight loss after esophagectomy

A phase II random trial of feeding gastrostomy for preventing weight loss after esophagectomy - A random trial of feeding gastrostomy after esophagectomy

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000047828

Enrollment

Registered

2022-06-01

Start date

2020-07-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Esophageal cancer

Interventions

Insertion of feeding gastrostomy at esophagectomy and intervention of 900 kcal enteral feeding Nothing

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Histologically diagnosed as thoracic esophageal cancer. 2) Clinically, radical resection is possible. 3) The age is 75 years or younger. 4) Performance status is 0. 5) Gastric tube reconstruction is planned. 6) The patient has given written consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) BMI of 30 or higher. 2) Lactose intolerance and milk allergy. 3) History of radiation therapy. 4) Active double cancer 5) Infectious disease that requires systemic treatment. 6) Severe mental illness. 7) Systemic administration of steroids or immunosuppressive drugs. 8) Uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c: 8 or more). 9) Judgement by the attending physician.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Weight loss rate three months after esophagectomy	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
weight loss rate at six month after esophagectomy	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactOsamu Shiraishi

Kindai University Faculty of Medicine Surgery

osashiraishi@med.kindai.ac.jp0723660221

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026