Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Fiber Formula Study Among Radiation Oncology Patients

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Fiber Formula Study Among Radiation Oncology Patients

Official Title: Pilot Study: "Does Using a Fiber Containing Enteral Tube Feeding Formula Increase Constipation and the Use of Stool Softeners in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy and Have a Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Placed?"

Study ID: NCT00888147

Conditions

Constipation

Interventions

Fiber containing tube feeding formula

Study Description

Brief Summary: During radiation treatment for head and neck cancer a large percentage of patients at Mayo Clinic Rochester develop the need for tube feeding to meet nutrition and hydration needs. These patients are usually taking pain medication along with a stool softener or laxative. Currently, when these patients get a feeding tube it is our standard practice to choose a fiber-free enteral tube feeding formula as to not worsen their constipation. Currently, there are no guidelines as to which patients are good candidates for fiber containing enteral tube feeding formulas. The investigators hope this study will help determine if fiber containing enteral tube feeding formulas can be used for patients undergoing radiation for head and neck cancer without increasing rates of constipation or increasing use of stool softeners/laxatives. Hypothesis: Participants enrolled in the study will not have increased rates of constipation on fiber-containing enteral tube feeding formula compared to historical standards on fiber-free formula.

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