Investigation of a Polyphenol-rich Preparation as Support for Oncology Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Tumor Resection

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The aim of the study is to demonstrate, under clinical conditions, the effectiveness of the standard product 'Nutridrink' enriched with a mixture of plant extracts rich in polyphenolic compounds in the aspect of supporting the recovery of oncology patients undergoing surgical resection of tumours.

Detailed Description
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Oncology patients undergoing the procedure are exposed to various postoperative complications. Nutridrink with a mixture of extracts with anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties aims to provide the patient with essential nutrients and bioactive substances that can reduce the inflammatory state, protect cells from oxidative damage, and decrease the risk of complications while supporting tissue healing processes after the surgical procedure. The study group are oncology patients undergoing surgical resection of gastrointestinal tumour. During the study, the effects of the mixture on levels of oxidative stress and inflammation markers will be assessed, as well as the subjective evaluation of patients' quality of life and well-being after surgical surgical tumor resection.

Official Title
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Investigation of a Polyphenol-rich Preparation as Support for Oncology Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Tumor Resection

Conditions
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Immunomodulation

Intervention / Treatment
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* Dietary Supplement: Nutridrink Skin Repair with a mixture of plant extracts rich in polyphenolic compounds
* Dietary Supplement: Nutridrink Skin Repair


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Women and men, 18-80 years old Patients diagnosed with resectable gastrointestinal tract cancer undergo the resection procedure no later than one month after being enrolled in the study Signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Intake of supplements containing plant extracts, polyphenols or anthocyanins Participation in another clinical trial Inability to consume the investigational product in liquid form as medication/placebo Women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant during the study or breastfeeding Autoimmune disease, severe liver dysfunction, inflammatory bowel disease, tuberculosis, multiple sclerosis, AIDS, rheumatoid arthritis, organ transplantation Hypersensitivity/allergy to any of the ingredient

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 80 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Nutridrink Skin Repair with a mixture of plant extracts rich in polyphenolic compounds<br>Group of 15 patients undergoing surgical resection of tumour | Dietary Supplement: Nutridrink Skin Repair with a mixture of plant extracts rich in polyphenolic compounds<br>* 2 times a day<br>|
| Active Comparator: Nutridrink Skin Repair<br>Group of 15 patients undergoing surgical resection of tumour | Dietary Supplement: Nutridrink Skin Repair<br>* 2 times a day<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SOD level | Comparison of SOD level | Baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks | 
| GSH level | Comparison of GSH level | Baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks | 
| IL-6 level | Comparison of IL-6 level | Baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks | 
| IL-8 level | Comparison of IL-8 level | Baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Patients' quality of life | Subjective assessment of patients' quality of life after surgical resection of the tumor (questionnaire). Higher scores mean a better outcome. | Baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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chokeberry, Nutridrink, immunomodulation, tumor resection