MNT: Interventions for Adults with Malnutrition (2023-25)
Author and Year:
Silvers M, Savva J, Huggins C, et al. 2014
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Potential benefits of early nutritional intervention in adults with upper gastrointestinal cancer: a pilot randomised trial.
Authors:
Silvers M, Savva J, Huggins C, Truby H, Haines T
Journal:
Supportive Care in Cancer
Year of publication:
2014
Volume:
22
Issue:
11
Page numbers:
3035-3044
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
High
Inclusion Criteria:
All patients with a histologically proven diagnosis of primary oesophageal or stomach cancer, who were to undergo surgery and/or chemotherapy at Monash Health and aged 18 years and over, were eligible for inclusion.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients diagnosed with recurrent disease or with physical, cognitive, language or emotional problems that would prevent participation or those whose treatment was planned at another health care facility were excluded from participation.
Research Purpose:
This study aimed to test whether a very early nutrition intervention delivered over the telephone was feasible and could improve outcomes amongst patients with upper gastrointestinal cancer.
Blinding efforts:
Blinded
Study Location:
Monash Health, Vic, Melbourne
Source(s) of Funding:
Other
Please specify names of funders:
This work was funded by Southern Melbourne Integrated Cancer Service (SMICS).