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Peptide supplementation for improving nutritional status of cancer patients

Application of bioactive peptide supplementation for attenuation of malnutrition in cancer patients in a treatment health facility in Ghana

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
PACTR
Registry ID
PACTR202202585571226
Enrollment
80
Registered
2022-02-15
Start date
2023-03-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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Conditions

Cancer

Interventions

Peptides isolated from soya beans

Sponsors

South China University of Technology
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Only those who will meet all of the following criteria will be eligible to be included in the study: 1. Histological confirmation of a newly diagnosed primary tumor 2. Patient BMI < 18 kg/m2; 3. Patients who received conventional radiotherapy or radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy after surgery; 4. Nutritional assessment results before chemotherapy showing malnutrition; 5. ECOG score 0-2; 6. Sign the informed consent voluntarily.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Those who meet any of the following criteria shall not be admitted to the study: 1. Frequent vomiting or conditions affecting oral administration (e.g., the patient has intestinal obstruction) 2. Pregnant or lactating women 3. Any other conditions that the investigator considers unsuitable for inclusion in the study, if the subject's compliance is known to be poor

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The outcomes of interest in this study are an improvement in the quality of life of participants., body mass index and mid upper arm circumference

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The safety of the supplement, expressed as its effects on hematological, biochemical, urine parameters and inflammatory markers. Related adverse events and tolerability of the product

Countries

Ghana

Contacts

Public ContactJessica Ayensu

Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics University of Cape Coast

jessica.ayensu@ucc.edu.gh+233246572635

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026