Support Through Remote Observation and Nutrition Guidance Program for Individuals With Pancreatic Cancer Undergoing Surgery (STRONG-PCS)
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Summary
The purpose of the study is to assess the feasibility and participant satisfaction with the Support through Remote Observation and Nutrition Guidance program. The program provides enhanced dietician access and nutrition support for participants living with pancreatic cancer who are undergoing surgery.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * ≥18 years old * Diagnosis of pancreatic cancer * Completed open pancreatic surgery (e.g., Whipple, distal/subtotal pancreatectomy, total pancreatectomy) for treatment at Moffitt Cancer Center * Discharged on an oral diet * Able to speak and read English or Spanish * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Determined to be ineligible for surgery during evaluation (e.g., cancer metastasis)
Interventions
- BehavioralFitbit Data Collection
Participants will log food intake while sharing their data with a dietician in real time for 12 weeks
- BehavioralNutrition Counseling
Participants will receive individually tailored, bi-weekly nutrition counseling from a dietician via telehealth or in person.
- BehavioralSurvey
Participants will take a survey at baseline and weeks 4,8,\& 12. (FACT-G) Questionnaire includes questions about participant's physical, social, emotional and functional well being over the past 7 days. This questionnaire uses a 5 point Likert-type scale, 0=not at all, 4=very much. A higher total score indicates better quality of life.
Location
- Moffitt Cancer CenterTampa, Florida