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Nutrition Intervention for Pancreatic Cancer

Join a nutrition study for pancreatic cancer support.

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Phase N/A

Patients with **pancreatic cancer** (a type of cancer that begins in the pancreas, an organ behind the stomach) often have trouble absorbing fat due to **exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI)**, where the pancreas doesn't produce enough enzymes to digest food properly. This can lead to **gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms** (like stomach pain), **malnutrition** (lack of proper nutrition), weight loss, and lower quality of life. To help, scientists are testing a special food powder called **Encala®**, which might help absorb fat better. This study is being conducted at the **Penn Pancreatic Cancer Research Center**, involving 18 adult participants with pancreatic cancer.

Key Points:

  • The study lasts **8 weeks**, with **4-5 daily doses** of the study food mixed with foods or drinks.
  • Participants will have assessments at **baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks** to monitor changes.
  • The study aims to test the **feasibility, safety**, and effectiveness of the food.

Participants need to be adults (18+), have a life expectancy of at least 4 months, and get most of their daily calories from oral or tube feeding. Those who are pregnant, allergic to soy, or unable to eat by mouth cannot participate.

Study details
    Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC)
    Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET)

NCT07554560

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

6 August 2026

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