Clinical trials: Cachexia, active
Bladder Cancer
Metabolism Evaluation Through Resting Indirect Calorimetry in Bladder Cancer (METRICS)
This study is being done to learn more about energy needs and muscle function during treatment for bladder cancer. These insights can help improve future patient care.
- Trial name
- METRICS (NCT06721260)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Cachexia-Anorexia Syndrome
Feasibility Study for Repurposing RET Inhibitors
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of selpercatinib on cachexia and anorexia in patients diagnosed with NSCLC, colorectal cancer, or pancreatic cancer.
- Trial name
- FEATHER (NCT07146893)
- Testing
- Selpercatinib, Strength Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Heart Failure, Sarcopenia
Mechanism of Sarcopenia in Heart Failure
The aim of the study is to provide information on the interaction between socioeconomic factors, daily physical activity, nutrition and lifestyle on loss of muscle mass and muscle function in patients with heart failure.
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Sarcopenia, Cachexia
- Trial name
- MUSCLE-CHF (NCT05063955)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Malnutrition, Gastroenterostomy
Washed Microbiota Transplantation for Malnutrition After Nonphysiological Reconstruction of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
This is a prospective, randomized, multicenter study to evaluate WMT in improving nutritional status in malnourished patients who underwent nonphysiological reconstruction of the upper gastrointestinal tract.
- Trial name
- NCT05439135
- Testing
- washed microbiota transplantation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- The Second Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
PDAC, Pancreas Adenocarcinoma (MSI-H)
Targeted Nutritional Intervention (HMB, Arginine, Glutamine) in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is frequently associated with cancer cachexia, a condition characterized by progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength driven by systemic inflammation.
- Trial name
- NUTRI-MYO (NCT07883161)
- Testing
- HMB / L-Arginine / L-Glutamine oral nutritional mixture, Standard Dietary Counseling
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Acute Malnutrition in Childhood, Acute Malnutrition, Severe
Reduced Dosage and/or Visitation Protocol for the Treatment of Acute Malnutrition in Kenya
Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) places children at significant risk of mortality. Outpatient treatment programs are effective but there is a need to increase treatment coverage and reduce costs of treatment.
- Conditions
- Acute Malnutrition in Childhood, Acute Malnutrition, Severe, Acute Malnutrition, Moderate, Wasting
- Trial name
- RSWITCH (NCT07420062)
- Testing
- WHO-reduced, WHO-full, Kenya-IMAM
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 2,274 people
- Sponsor
- International Food Policy Research Institute
Cancer, Psychosocial Functioning
Body Composition and Psychosocial Factors in ICI-Treated Cancer Patients
Evaluation of the effects of body composition, psychosocial factors, and drug-related problems on clinical progression (such as toxicity, treatment response, and quality of life) in cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint…
- Conditions
- Cancer, Psychosocial Functioning, Treatment Side Effects, Cachexia
- Trial name
- NCT07130981
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Cancer, Cachexia
Resting Energy Expenditure in Palliative Cancer Patients
The study purpose is to measure REE by indirect calorimetry and to determine limits of agreement with confidence intervals between measured REE and predictive equations for determination of energy requirements in patients with…
- Trial name
- REPAT (NCT06206785)
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Cachexia
A Dose Escalation Study of AV-380 in Cancer Patients With Cachexia
This open label ascending dose study is designed to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and immunogenicity of AV-380 in cancer patients with Cachexia.
- Trial name
- NCT05865535
- Testing
- AV-380
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Severe Acute Malnutrition, Cognitive Impairment
Milk Fat Globule Membrane-Enhanced RUTF for Children With Severe Acute Malnutrition
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the use of milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) in ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) in children with severe acute malnutrition in Sierra Leone.
- Conditions
- Severe Acute Malnutrition, Cognitive Impairment, Kwashiorkor, Severe Wasting
- Trial name
- MEND-SAM (NCT06869850)
- Testing
- MFGM-RUTF (milk fat globule membrane ready-to-use therapeutic food), S-RUTF (standard ready-to-use therapeutic food), Amoxicillin
- Where
- 10 sites in Sierra Leone
- Volunteers
- 1,600 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Weakness Acquired in the ICU, Muscle Wasting
Muscle and Subcutaneous Tissue Variation by Ultrasound and Impedance Linked to Fluid Balance in ICU Patients
This cross-sectional study aims to investigate the relationship between variations in muscle thickness and subcutaneous tissue, measured by ultrasound, and fluid compartments, evaluated using bioelectrical impedance analysis…
- Conditions
- Weakness Acquired in the ICU, Muscle Wasting, Edema, Fluid Overload
- Trial name
- NCT06697470
- Testing
- Ultrasound and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis for Muscle Thickness and Fluid Balance Assessment Translation
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Dr F Duprez
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer
A Study of JMT203 in Patients With Cancer Cachexia
A Phase Ia/II, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Efficacy of JMT203 in Patients with Cancer Cachexia
- Conditions
- Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Cancer Cachexia, Colorectal Cancer Cachexia
- Trial name
- NCT06868849
- Testing
- JMT203 Injection
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 307 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai JMT-Bio Inc.
Cancer Cachexia, Omega 3
Effects of Dietary Supplementation With omega3-fatty Acids (Fish Oil) and Progressive Resistance Training on Skeletal Muscle Status in Gynaecological, Gastrointestinal and Urological Cancer Patients
Cancer cachexia is a common and prognostically relevant complication of advanced malignancies, characterized by systemic inflammation, increased catabolism, and reduced nutritional intake, leading to a progressive loss of…
- Conditions
- Cancer Cachexia, Omega 3, Resistance Training, Cancer
- Trial name
- SUPPORT (NCT07643558)
- Testing
- Omega 3 FA (Fish Oil), Training
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 288 people
- Sponsor
- University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School
Cachexia, Neoplasms
Cancer-associated Muscle Mass - Molecular Factors and Exercise Mechanisms
Muscle mass loss is a common adverse effect of cancer. Muscle mass loss occurs with or without reduction in body weight. Cancer cachexia (CC) is the involuntary loss of body weight of >5% within 6 months and it occurs in 50-80%…
- Conditions
- Cachexia, Neoplasms, Exercise, Metabolism
- Trial name
- PANACEA (NCT05307367)
- Testing
- Exercise training
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Cachexia; Cancer
Phase 2 Cachexia Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of ASCA101
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ASCA101 for the treatment of Cachexia in solid tumor patients.
- Trial name
- NCT07168226
- Testing
- Active Comparator, ASCA101 24.32mg/kg, ASCA101 32.43mg/kg
- Where
- 6 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 135 people
- Sponsor
- MetaFines
Severe Acute Malnutrition, Cognitive Impairment
Choline to Improve Malnutrition and Enhance Cognition
The goal of this clinical trial is to test adding choline to ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) in children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in Malawi.
- Conditions
- Severe Acute Malnutrition, Cognitive Impairment, Wasting, Kwashiorkor
- Trial name
- CHIME-SAM (NCT06154174)
- Testing
- C-RUTF (Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food with added choline), S-RUTF (Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food without added choline), Amoxicillin
- Where
- 10 sites in Malawi
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Cancer Cachexia, Sarcopenia
Targeting Muscle-Bone Crosstalk Through Physical Therapy in Cancer Cachexia
This study investigates the role of a structured physical therapy (PT) program in managing cancer-induced cachexia (CIC) by targeting muscle-bone crosstalk.
- Trial name
- PU-PTCC (NCT07807306)
- Testing
- Structured Physical Therapy Exercise Program
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Pharos University in Alexandria
Severe Acute Malnutrition, Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM)
Regular Growth Monitoring (RGM) of Young Children in Guinea-Bissau
Wasting (severe thinness) is a common and serious problem among young children in rural Guinea-Bissau. Community Health Agents (CHAs) can help prevent malnutrition by regularly measuring children's growth and advising families on…
- Trial name
- NCT07584395
- Testing
- Regular Growth Monitoring (RGM) by Community Health Agents
- Where
- Guinea-Bissau
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Trustees of Dartmouth College
Cancer, Cancer Cachexia
Flexi Band Resistance Training Versus EMS Exercise in Patients With the Diagnosis of Malignant Diseases
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a 12-week flexi band resistance training program compared to different whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) exercise programs on muscle strength, body composition…
- Conditions
- Cancer, Cancer Cachexia, Inflammation, Muscular Atrophy
- Trial name
- FREEDOM (NCT04067167)
- Testing
- WB-EMS, Free WB-EMS, Flexi band resistance training
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School
Advanced Gastroesophageal Cancer
Clinical Study on the Treatment of Anorexia and Cachexia in Advanced Gastric and Esophageal Cancer With Nanosized Megestrol Acetate Combined With Immunochemotherapy
This study is a prospective, randomized, parallel-controlled, multicenter clinical study. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of nanocrystalline megestrol acetate combined with the first-line standard…
- Trial name
- NCT06963593
- Testing
- Nanocrystal Megestrol Acetate in Combination with First-Line Standard Immuno-Chemotherapy Regimen, First-Line Standard Immuno-Chemotherapy Regimen
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University