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NCT03244683 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
A Study of the Efficacy of ONS to Reduce Postoperative Complications Associated With Pancreatic Surgery
A NA study, sponsored by Ohio State University.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 8
- Enrollment target
NCT03244683: Clinical Trial NA study, sponsored by Ohio State University.
NCT03244683 is a NA study that was terminated before completion, run by Ohio State University. The registered enrollment target is 8 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03244683, a NA study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Ohio State University.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 8 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This is a single center, open label, randomized trial, involving 150 patients undergoing pancreatic surgery. Patients will be randomized at the time of enrollment to receive from 5-7 days of ONS supplementation combined with resistance training and nutritional education compared to standard of care, consisting of nutritional education alone. This proof of concept study is intended to demonstrate the ability of pre-habilitation to improve patient-related outcomes following pancreatic surgery, specifically postoperative complications. The rationale for using the designated oral nutrient supplementation is to preserve muscle mass, and decrease weight loss.
Primary Outcome
The postoperative complication rate of 1 or more complication
Interventions
- OTHER Nutrition counseling
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Ensure Surgical
- OTHER Low-intensity exercise therapy
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 8 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-08-28 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-08-01 |
| Phase | NA |
Why NCT03244683 stopped before completion
NCT03244683 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 8 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Nutrition counseling is the first listed.
NCT03244683 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03244683 about?
NCT03244683 is a clinical study titled "A Study of the Efficacy of ONS to Reduce Postoperative Complications Associated With Pancreatic Surgery". This is a single center, open label, randomized trial, involving 150 patients undergoing pancreatic surgery. Patients will be randomized at the time of enrollment to receive from 5-7 days of ONS supplementation combined with resistance training and nutritional education compared to standard of care,...
What is the current status of trial NCT03244683?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 8 participants. The study started on 2017-08-28. Estimated completion is 2018-08-01.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03244683?
The interventions under investigation include: Nutrition counseling (OTHER), Ensure Surgical (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Low-intensity exercise therapy (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03244683?
This trial is sponsored by Ohio State University, which has 552 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT03244683's enrollment target sits among peer trials
8 1976th of 2000 higher than 19 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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