PROGAIN Trial in Gastric Cancer Surgery

Summary

This randomized study will evaluate whether protein-enriched parenteral nutrition improves early postoperative recovery in patients undergoing gastrectomy for gastric cancer. Participants will be assigned to receive either protein-enriched parenteral nutrition or standard parenteral nutrition during the perioperative period. The primary outcome is nitrogen balance on postoperative day 5. Secondary outcomes include postoperative complications, recovery of oral intake, and short-term changes in nutritional status and body composition.

Timeline

Start

2026-02-13

Primary completion

2027-02

Completion

2028-03

Drugs

Indications