Nutrition Intervention for Pancreatic Cancer (NCT07554560)
Feasibility, Tolerance, and Fat Metabolism Pilot Study of a Structured Lipid Medical Food in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Patients with pancreatic cancer (pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (NET)) commonly experience fat malabsorption due to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) and leads to gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, malnutrition, weight loss, and reduced quality of life (QoL). Current standard treatment, pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT), is limited by suboptimal adherence, high cost, and partial effectiveness to prevent fat malabsorption. The objective of the study is to assess the feasibility and maintenance of lipid absorption function of a structured lipid medical food (SLMF; Encala®) powder in subjects with PDAC and NET with EPI.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Structured Lipid Medical Food (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- University of Pennsylvania Abramson Cancer Center — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (267) 426-9381
Email: appiahe@chop.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.