๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-31

Support Through Remote Observation and Nutrition Guidance Program for Individuals With Gastroesophageal Cancer (NCT06497569)

Support Through Remote Observation and Nutrition Guidance Program for Individuals With Gastroesophageal Cancer (STRONG-GEC)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to determine how the STRONG intervention compares with usual care for reducing malnutrition among gastroesophageal cancer patients.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Moffitt Cancer Center โ€” Tampa, Florida

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Dietitian Consultation (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Survey (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Fitbit Data Collection (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Referral to Dietitian (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Social Determinants of Health Survey (SDOH) (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • Moffitt Cancer Center โ€” Tampa, Florida
  • UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center โ€” Chapel Hill, North Carolina

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (813) 745-6426

Email: Emma.Hume@moffitt.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—