Clinical trials: Cachexia; Cancer
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms, Bronchial Carcinoma
Effect of an Antioxidant on Cancer-Cachectic Patients Undergoing Exercise Training
The purpose of the study is to tests the hypothesis, that N-acetylcysteine (a thiol-antioxidant)improves the exercise training effect on cancer patients that experience weight loss (cachexia) as assessed by muscle mass and…
- Conditions
- Gastrointestinal Neoplasms, Bronchial Carcinoma, Hodgkin Disease, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00196885
- Testing
- N-acetylcysteine
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- German Cancer Research Center
Cancer, Cachexia
Neurobehavioural and Cognitive Changes in Cancer Cachexia (CANCOG)
The goal of this observational study is to to look for changes within the brain, and changes in body-to-brain signals in people with cancer and people who do not have cancer. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Cachexia, Cachexia-Anorexia Syndrome, Appetite Loss
- Trial name
- CANCOG (NCT06112964)
- Testing
- MRI/ Functional MRI, Self-reported questionnaires, Computer based tasks
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cambridge
Breast Cancer Female, Gynecologic Cancer
Cachexia in Gynecological Cancer and the Preventive Role of Weight Training
The study aim was to compare the effectiveness of combined training (CT; aerobic + resistance exercises) and high-intensity interval body weight training (HIITBW) on body composition, metabolic and inflammatory profile, physical…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer Female, Gynecologic Cancer, Menopause, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT03200639
- Testing
- Combined training, High intensity interval training with body weight
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Triangulo Mineiro
Cancer, Hypogonadism
Prevalence of Hypogonadism in Male Cancer Patients
Cancer and its complications are common problems. In most cases, this condition has a profound impact on survival and quality of life (QoL).
- Trial name
- NCT00472940
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Cancer Cachexia (CC), Cancer Cachexia
To Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Immunogenicity of GB18 Injection in Healthy Participants
This study is a first-in-human, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-escalation trial in healthy adult participants to evaluate the safety, tolerability, PK, PD, and immunogenicity of GB18.
- Conditions
- Cancer Cachexia (CC), Cancer Cachexia, Cancer Cachexia Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT07237464
- Testing
- GB18 injection
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shenzhen Kexing Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Colorectal Cancer, Cancer Cachexia
Structural Characteristics of Trunk and Limb Muscles in Cachectic Colorectal Cancer Patients
Until now, cancer is still associated with high morbidity and mortality, and is therefore a big issue for the public health. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in developed countries.
- Trial name
- CTLm-CCP (NCT06780423)
- Testing
- Minimal invasive fine needle muscle biopsies
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hasselt University
Cancer, Cachexia
Mitochondrial Respiratory Function in Mammalian Skeletal Muscle
The purpose of this study is to determine whether skeletal muscle mitochondrial function is altered in patients with head and neck cancer compared to healthy controls.
- Trial name
- NCT02650570
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Cachexia, Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Role of Myostatin, Activin A and Follistatin Cachexia of ENT Cancers
The main objective of our study was to determine the modifications of blood myostatin and activin A concentrations associated with head and neck cancers.
- Conditions
- Cachexia, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Head and Neck Cancer
- Trial name
- MYOCACH (NCT03162042)
- Testing
- Tumor removal
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Malnutrition; Mild, Iron-deficiency Anemia
The Effect of Fortified Growing-up Milk on Growth and Micronutrient Status of Nigerian Toddlers
It is well known than an important part of Nigerian children from the lower social economic class have nutrient deficiencies. Fortified products, such as growing up milks (GUM), may play an important role in reducing the risk and…
- Conditions
- Malnutrition; Mild, Iron-deficiency Anemia, Nutritional Stunting, Nutritional Wasting
- Trial name
- GaGA (NCT03411590)
- Testing
- Fortified milk Powder
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC
Cancer
Slimming Myokines, Cancers,Nutritional and Psychology Support
With the project investigators propose, investigators aim to find answers to the following questions: The fact that irisin and atropine are slimming the proteins that cause an increase in weight loss, and the excessive wasting…
- Trial name
- NCT05278078
- Testing
- psychological support, nutritional education, psychological support and nutritional education
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ordu University
Cachexia; Cancer, Diet Modification
Exercise and Nutritional Rehabilitation in Patients With Cancer
In patients with incurable cancer, general deterioration in their ability to walk, exercise and care for themselves is often regarded as an inevitable consequence of this.
- Conditions
- Cachexia; Cancer, Diet Modification, Physical Activity, Advanced Cancer
- Trial name
- ENeRgy (NCT03316157)
- Testing
- ProSure, Physical Exercise
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Cachexia
Development of a Non-invasive Assessment of Skeletal Muscle Loss in Cancer Patients
The long-term objective of this research is to develop a non-invasive approach for early assessment of which patients are at high risk for future development of skeletal muscle atrophy.
- Trial name
- NCT00994669
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Cachexia
Muscle Wasting in Cancer (MWIC)
One way cancer affects people is through weight loss. During this weight loss (called cachexia), all types of body tissue are lost, but there is a greater rate of muscle loss than fat.
- Trial name
- MWIC (NCT03191955)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 282 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Cachexia
Investigation of the Gut Microbiota in Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia
This cohort study aims to investigate the composition and activity of the gut microbiota of patients newly diagnosed for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), in relationship with their food habits and cachectic hallmarks.
- Trial name
- MicroAML (NCT03881826)
- Testing
- collection of clinical data and biological samples
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université Catholique de Louvain
Cachexia, Neoplasms
Brown Adipose Tissue Activity and Energy Metabolism in Cachexia
To study BAT activity and energy metabolism in patients with cachexia induced by cancer or chronic disease.
- Conditions
- Cachexia, Neoplasms, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Pancreatic Neoplasms
- Trial name
- BAT-Cachexia (NCT02500004)
- Testing
- 18F-FDG PET-MRI-imaging, DXA scanning, Abdominal subcutaneous adipose tissue biopsy
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Pancreatic Cancer, Microbiota
Microbiota and Pancreatic Cancer Cachexia
This monocentric study aims at evaluating the effects of fecal microbiota transplantation from newly diagnosed cachectic and non-cachectic pancreatic cancer patients, and healthy volunteers on several cachexia-related parameters…
- Conditions
- Pancreatic Cancer, Microbiota, Cachexia
- Trial name
- EXTRA (NCT05606523)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Genton Graf Laurence
Cancer Cachexia
Cancer Anorexia and the Central Nervous System
The pathogenesis of cancer anorexia is complex and multifactorial. However, a number of consistent and robust evidence point to a prominent role for the central nervous system.
- Trial name
- NCT01564693
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Roma La Sapienza
Metastatic Cancer, Cachexia; Cancer
Cancer-Associated Muscle Atrophy and Weakness: An Investigation of Etiology
This study is designed to gain a better understanding of the mechanisms leading to muscle wasting and metabolic abnormalities in skeletal muscle of cancer patients.
- Trial name
- NCT03012139
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Cachexia
The Investigation of the Mechanism of Cachexia Occurrence for Patients With Gastrointestinal Cancer
The study is going to recruit patients with gastrointestinal cancer, collect clinical data and peripheral blood sample and possible fat samples.
- Trial name
- NCT04594863
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Cachexia
Non-invasive Assessment of Skeletal Muscle Loss in Cancer Patients
The long-term objective of this research is to develop a non-invasive approach for early assessment of which patients are at high risk for future development of skeletal muscle atrophy.
- Trial name
- NCT01015274
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston