Remote Nutritional Support to Improve Treatment and Quality of Life in Adults with Invasive Cancer

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the feasibility and impact of remote nutritional support for patients with invasive cancer who are starting treatment. This study compares low- and high-intensity interventions delivered remotely to patients in both rural and urban areas. The main goals are to see if these nutritional programs improve adherence to cancer treatment, quality of life, and reduce treatment delays and unplanned healthcare use. The study will provide insights to help design larger trials focused on underserved cancer patients. Participants are randomly assigned to either a low-intensity or high-intensity nutritional support group. The low-intensity group receives a one-time remote nutritional consultation plus educational materials about protein and calorie intake. The high-intensity group receives an initial 1-hour consultation, monthly follow-up consultations for six weeks, and the same educational materials. Interventions are delivered remotely to improve access and reduce travel burdens. During the study, participants complete surveys on quality of life, dietary habits, treatment adherence, and healthcare use. Data such as treatment delays and emergency visits are collected from medical records. Researchers measure adherence to the nutritional programs and participant satisfaction over six months. The trial includes ongoing monitoring through follow-ups and questionnaires to assess clinical impact and acceptability.

Nutritional Prehabilitation to Improve Cancer Outcomes (N-PICO)