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Trial reportJNCI cancer spectrum2026

Effects of exercise and diet in patients with incurable gastroesophageal cancer: the RADICES study.

Aniek Bonhof, Anouk E Hiensch, Nicolette J Wierdsma, Linde F Huis In 't Veld, Sandra D Bakker, Aart Beeker, Marjan Davidis-van Schoonhoven, Helga Droogendijk, Jan C Drooger, Joeri A J Douma and 15 more

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Trial report in JNCI cancer spectrum, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06138223 (The Effect of exeRcise And Diet on Quality of Life in Patients With Incurable Cancer of Esophagus and Stomach), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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The Effect of exeRcise And Diet on Quality of Life in Patients With Incurable Cancer of Esophagus and Stomach (RADICES)

TypeinterventionalSponsorAcademisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)Ran2024 to 2028Enrolled196ConditionsGastroEsophageal Cancer, Incurable DiseaseArmsExercise intervention, Nutrition intervention
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

25 authors.

Aniek BonhofJulius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.ORCID 0009-0005-2919-0631
Anouk E HienschJulius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Nicolette J WierdsmaDepartment of Nutrition and Dietetics, Amsterdam University Medical Center, VU Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-0125-0680
Linde F Huis In 't VeldDepartment of Medical Oncology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID 0009-0006-1850-1390
Sandra D BakkerDepartment of Medical Oncology, Zaans Medical Center, Zaandam, The Netherlands.
Aart BeekerDepartment of Medical Oncology, Spaarne Gasthuis, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-4133-769X
Marjan Davidis-van SchoonhovenDepartment of Medical Oncology, Beatrix Hospital, Gorinchem, The Netherlands.ORCID 0009-0005-7315-7169
Helga DroogendijkDepartment of Internal Medicine, Bravis Hospital, Bergen op Zoom, The Netherlands.
Jan C DroogerDepartment of Medical Oncology, Ikazia Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Joeri A J DoumaDepartment of Medical Oncology, Frisius Medical Center, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-4433-0370
Ruben S A GoedegebuureDepartment of Internal Medicine, Meander Medical Center, Amersfoort, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-4616-5295
Nadia Haj MohammadDepartment of Medical Oncology, Imaging and Cancer, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-4688-2921
Irene E G van HellemondDepartment of Medical Oncology, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.ORCID 0009-0005-9513-7126
Karin HerbschlebDepartment of Medical Oncology, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands.
Johan J B JanssenDepartment of Medical Oncology, Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Bianca MostertDepartment of Medical Oncology, Erasmus Medical Center Cancer Institute, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-5193-0820
Marije SlingerlandDepartment of Medical Oncology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-4181-8656
Dirkje SommeijerDepartment of Medical Oncology, Flevoziekenhuis, Almere, The Netherlands.
Liesbeth TimmermansDepartment of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Arjan J VerschoorDepartment of Medical Oncology, Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis, Delft, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-9972-4241
Vincent A de WegerDepartment of Medical Oncology, Haga Hospital, Den Haag, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-1658-9222
Harm WestdorpDepartment of Medical Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-3336-4164
Miriam L WumkesDepartment of Medical Oncology, Jeroen Bosch Hospital, Den Bosch, The Netherlands.
Anne M MayJulius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-0643-3790
Hanneke W M van LaarhovenCancer Center Amsterdam, Cancer Treatment and Quality of Life, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-3546-9709

Funding

Dutch Cancer Society 14708
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPatients with incurable gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma have an impaired health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Exercise combined with nutritional support may improve this outcome. Careful evaluation of this supportive care strategy is needed to avoid burdening patients at this vulnerable stage with interventions that may offer no (meaningful) benefit. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effects of a combined exercise and nutritional intervention on HRQOL in patients with incurable gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma.

methodsRADICES (the effect of exeRcise And Diet on quality of life in patients with Incurable Cancer of Esophagus and Stomach) is a multicenter randomized controlled trial aiming to include 196 patients with incurable gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. Participants are randomly assigned (1:1) to a patient-tailored intervention or a control group. The intervention group is provided with 2 training sessions per week and biweekly nutritional consultations, delivered by trained physiotherapists and dietitians, during 12 weeks. The control group receives usual care supplemented with general physical activity advice. The primary outcome is the difference in HRQOL between the intervention group and the control group at 12 weeks, accounting for baseline HRQOL, measured by the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-30 summary score. HRQOL is assessed at baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and every 3 months thereafter up to 1 year. Key secondary outcomes include patient-reported outcomes, cardiorespiratory fitness, dietary intake, disease progression, overall survival, and cost-effectiveness. Adherence and safety are monitored throughout the intervention period.

conclusionThis study will generate evidence on the effectiveness of a patient-tailored combined exercise and nutritional intervention in patients with incurable gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. If effective for HRQOL, this intervention could be integrated into standard care for patients with incurable gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma.

trial registrationclinicaltrials.gov NCT06138223. Date of trial registration: November 18, 2023 Date and version study protocol: 28-04-2025 version 3.1 Date start recruitment: 19-01-2024.

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AdenocarcinomaDietEsophageal NeoplasmsExercise TherapyQuality of LifeStomach NeoplasmsAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedTreatment Outcome

Identifiers

PMID41592243
PMCPMC13021362

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