- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT03204266
Oral Supplementation to Enhance Recovery Pilot Study
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn the supplements Pro-Stat (which has l-arginine and also contains protein) and omega-3 fatty acids will be well tolerated in patients who have radical cystectomy for bladder cancer. Researchers also want to learn how these medications affect inflammation and recovery for these surgical patients.
This is an investigational study. Pro-Stat is not FDA-approved to treat any specific condition or disease. Omega-3 fatty acids are FDA-approved to treat high triglyceride levels. Their use to treat inflammation and help improve recovery after bladder cancer surgery is investigational.
The study doctor can explain how the supplements are designed to work.
Up to 46 participants will be enrolled in this study. All will take part at MD Anderson.
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
If you agree to take part in this study, you will be asked to perform a few tasks to learn about your strength, memory, and nutrition. These should take about 20 minutes to complete.
Study Groups:
You will be randomly assigned (as in the flip of a coin) into 1 of 2 study groups. This is done because no one knows if one study group is better, the same, or worse than the other group.
- If you are in Group 1, you will receive the Pro-Stat and omega-3 fatty acid supplements.
- If you are in Group 2, you will not receive the Pro-Stat and omega-3 fatty acid supplements.
You will be asked to write down any supplements you take in a diary that will be provided to you. You should write down any supplements you take for the week before and 2 weeks after surgery. Please bring this diary to your follow up appointment after surgery.
Supplement Administration:
If you are in Group 1, you will receive the omega-3 fatty acids in a pill bottle and the Pro-Stat in foil packets. You should take each supplement 4 times daily. Omega-3 fatty acid capsules should be swallowed whole and should not be opened, chewed, or crushed.
Packets of Pro-Stat may be mixed with other liquids or food. If vomiting occurs, do not replace the vomited dose. If you miss a dose, you may take an extra dose that same day.
You should bring all supplements you haven't taken with you to your 14 day visit after surgery.
Length of Study Participation:
Your doctor may lower the dose of the supplements if you experience any serious side effects that may be related to the supplements. If these side effects continue after the dose has been lowered, you will no longer be able to take the supplements. You may also be taken off study if you are unable to follow study directions.
Your participation on the study will be over after the follow-up visits.
Surgery:
You will have your standard-of-care surgery. You will receive a separate consent for the surgery that explains the procedure and the risks.
Study/Follow-Up Visits:
Before Surgery:
- Blood (about 8 teaspoons) will be drawn for routine tests, protein testing, biomarker testing, to check your cholesterol, liver function, your amino acid levels, and to test for inflammatory markers. Biomarkers are found in the blood and may be related to your reaction to the supplements.
- Urine will be collected for routine tests.
- Blood (about 4 teaspoons) will also be drawn and stored at MD Anderson for future testing as a part of this study.
Day 1 After Surgery:
- Blood (about 2 teaspoons) will be drawn for routine tests.
- Blood (about 4 teaspoons) will also be drawn and stored at MD Anderson for future testing as a part of this study.
Day 2 After Surgery, blood (about 2 teaspoons) will be drawn for routine tests.
Day 3 After Surgery:
- Blood (about 2 teaspoons) will be drawn for routine tests.
- Blood (about 4 teaspoons) will also be drawn and stored at MD Anderson for future testing as a part of this study.
On your Day of Discharge from the hospital:
- Blood (about 2 teaspoons) will be drawn for routine tests.
- Urine will be collected for routine tests.
Day 14 After Surgery:
- Blood (about 2 teaspoons) will be drawn for routine tests, to check your cholesterol, your liver function, and your amino acid levels.
- Urine will be collected for routine tests.
- Blood (about 4 teaspoons) will also be drawn and stored at MD Anderson for future testing as a part of this study.
You weight will be measured at all of the above visits and information will be collected from your medical record.
Day 90 After Surgery, you will have a physical exam and your weight will be recorded.
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Phase
- Early Phase 1
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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Texas
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Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- All patients undergoing RC for bladder cancer with urinary diversion at MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC). All races and ethnicities will be included
- Patients must be willing to spend time for the study
- Patient must provide signed informed consent.
- Male or female, age >/= 18 years.
- Adequate hepatic function: alkaline phosphatase </= 1.5 x Upper Limit of Normal (ULN); total bilirubin, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) </= 1.5 x ULN; international normalized ratio (INR) <1.3 (or <3 if on anticoagulant therapy).
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subjects will be excluded if they do not attend pre-operative clinic dedicated to RC subjects.
- Subjects with allergies to any supplements.
- Subjects with galactosemia will be excluded.
- Subjects may be excluded if they have known autoimmune inflammatory disease. (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, gout, chronic steroids).
- Hepatic impairment: alkaline phosphate > 1.5 x ULN; total bilirubin, AST, and ALT > 1.5 x ULN; INR >1.3 (or >3 if on anticoagulant therapy).
- Previously unable to tolerate either supplement due to taste or gastrointestinal (GI) side effects.
- Any active malignancies being treated other than bladder cancer (incidentally found prostate cancer at RC is acceptable).
- Unwillingness or inability to comply with mandated blood draws.
- Any previous immunotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors such was Nivolumab, Atezolizumab and others in the class
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Immunonutrition: ARS + Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Participants take 1 ounce (30mls) of Arginine recovery supplement (ARS) four times daily 5 days preoperatively and 14 days postoperatively. Participants also given omega-3 fatty acids, 1 gram four times a day, 4 grams total per day. This will be started 7 days preoperatively and continued 14 days postoperatively. |
Participants take 1 ounce (30mls) of Arginine recovery supplement four times daily 5 days preoperatively and 14 days postoperatively.
Other Names:
Participants given omega-3 fatty acids, 1 gram four times a day, 4 grams total per day.
This will be started 7 days preoperatively and continued 14 days postoperatively.
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No Intervention: No Immunonutrition
Participants receive regular enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)/Optimized Surgical Journey (OSJ) education and follow up.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Determination if novel immunonutrition regimen is able to be implemented with adequate compliance in Radical Cystectomy (RC) patients: Participant Compliance
Time Frame: 21 days after starting immunonutrition regimen
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Participant compliance defined as "Yes" if a participant completes at least 16 out of the total 21 days' treatment.
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21 days after starting immunonutrition regimen
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Determination if Poor Recovery is Associated With the Use Immunonutrition Before and After Radical Cystectomy (RC): Length of Hospital Stay>7 Days
Time Frame: 90 days after surgery
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Poor recovery determined by length of stay greater than 7 days.
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90 days after surgery
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Determination if Poor Recovery is Associated With the Use Immunonutrition Before and After Radical Cystectomy (RC): Postoperative Infections
Time Frame: 90 days after surgery
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Poor recovery determined by any postoperative infection.
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90 days after surgery
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Determination if Poor Recovery is Associated With the Use Immunonutrition Before and After Radical Cystectomy (RC): Hospital Readmissions
Time Frame: 90 days after surgery
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Poor recovery determined by hospital readmission within 90 days after radical cystectomy.
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90 days after surgery
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Determination if Poor Recovery is Associated With the Use Immunonutrition Before and After Radical Cystectomy (RC): Deaths within 90 days of Cystectomy
Time Frame: 90 days after surgery
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Poor recovery determined by death within 90 days of cystectomy.
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90 days after surgery
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Decrease in Inflammatory Response of Serum Interleukin-6 Levels After Radical Cystectomy (RC) postoperative day 1
Time Frame: 1 day after surgery
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IL-6 levels drawn postoperative day 1 within 24 hours of anesthesia induction.
This used to create a response curve based on the administration of immunonutrition.
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1 day after surgery
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Collaborators
Publications and helpful links
Helpful Links
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
Primary Completion (Actual)
Study Completion (Actual)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
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Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
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More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- 2017-0117
- NCI-2018-01132 (Registry Identifier: NCI CTRP)
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
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