The FEED Trial at St. Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) in Dublin supports people with pancreatic cancer during chemotherapy. The study looks at whether extra nutrition and physical activity support can help patients stay stronger, maintain weight, and improve energy during treatment.

What the study involves:

• All patients receive a high-protein, high-energy diet, fish oil supplements, enzymes to help digestion, and a daily step goal.
• Some patients also get extra dietitian appointments and physiotherapy visits for added support.
• Researchers track muscle strength, weight, body composition, inflammatory markers and quality of life.
  
  

Who can join:

• Adults with newly diagnosed  pancreatic cancer starting pre-operative chemotherapy.
• Patients must be able to follow the diet, consume the fish-oil supplement, complete a diary and do simple physical activities.
  
  

Why it matters:

 Many patients lose weight or muscle during chemotherapy, making treatment harder. This study helps explore ways to keep patients strong and feeling better throughout treatment.

Want to learn more?

Patients should speak with their oncologist or the hospital research team to see if they can participate.

You can find more information: 

(opens in a new window)Study Details | NCT06149546 | Exploring the Impact of a Multi-modal Nutritional Intervention in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer (FEED Trial) | ClinicalTrials.gov