Clinical trials: Cancer Weight Loss
Malnutrition, Gastrostomy
Weight Loss and Gastrostomy Tube Care Outcomes in Head and Neck Cancer Patients With Gastrostomy Tube Placement
Poor nutritional status and malnutrition are prevalent for patients undergoing treatment for head and neck cancer. Inadequate dietary intake is multi factorial, with patients experiencing dysphagia and or anorexia caused by…
- Trial name
- G-Tube (NCT02775721)
- Testing
- Nursing Education related to Gastrostomy Tube Care, Speech Therapy Education and Evaluation, Nutritional Therapy Education and Evaluation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- St. John Health System, Oklahoma
NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER
Effect of IMN1207 Versus Casein on Weight Loss, Survival and Quality of Life in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Patients
The primary aim of this IMN 1207 follow-up study is to confirm the effect of a cysteine-rich non-denatured whey protein isolate formulation IMN1207 (20g daily) versus casein (20 g daily) on the reversal of weight loss…
- Trial name
- NCT01046383
- Testing
- IMN1207, Casein
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Immunotec Inc.
Gastric Cancer, Gastric Adenocarcinoma
MalnutritiOn Assessment With biOelectrical impedaNce Analysis in gastRic Cancer patIentS Undergoing Multimodal trEatment
The aim of this single-arm prospective, multicenter, cross-sectional study is to evaluate the nutritional status and body composition on tumor regression grade with bioelectrical impedance analysis in gastric cancer patients…
- Conditions
- Gastric Cancer, Gastric Adenocarcinoma, Malnutrition, Cachexia
- Trial name
- MOONRISE (NCT05723718)
- Testing
- Observational Survey
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Lublin
Cancer Cachexia
Safety and Efficacy of RC-1291 HCl in Patients With Cancer Related Anorexia and Weight Loss
Anorexia and weight loss are devastating complications in late-stage cancer patients and is strongly associated with mortality in these patients. Activation of Ghrelin receptors have been demonstrated to stimulate appetite.
- Trial name
- NCT00219817
- Testing
- RC-1291 HCl
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Infertility
Healthy Eating for Reproductive Health: Greenville
This study will be a 6-month intervention that is examining how different dietary approached may be useful for women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) who are attempting pregnancy, particularly by measuring changes in…
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Infertility, Obesity, Overweight
- Trial name
- HER Health (NCT01716429)
- Testing
- Vegan diet, Low calorie diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
Obesity, Colorectal Carcinoma
Legume Diet Satiety Pilot Study
This pilot study is designed to test the effects of a high legume (dried bean) diet on hunger and other indicators of health over the course of eight weeks, compared to a more conventional healthy diet.
- Trial name
- NCT02269631
- Testing
- Legume diet group, Control diet group, Smartpill
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Obesity, Weight Loss
Evaluation of Bariatric Endoscopic Antral Myotomy (BEAM) as a Treatment for Obesity
In the proposed study, we will be evaluating the effects of pylorus sparing antral myotomy alone, without concomitant endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), on weight loss for subjects undergoing the procedure with a history of…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Weight Loss, Delayed Gastric Emptying Following Procedure, Obesity, Mild
- Trial name
- BEAM (NCT05713071)
- Testing
- Bariatric Endoscopic Antral Myotomy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Cachexia
Development of a Screening Tool to Detect and Stage Cachectic Cancer Patients
The aim of the study is to develop a screenings tool that will enable hospital nurses to detect and stage cancer cachectic patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01533909
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Breast Cancer, Insomnia
The Effects of Treating Insomnia on Behavioral Weight Loss Outcomes in Survivors of Breast Cancer
The investigators propose a randomized controlled clinical trial in 250 women with a history of early stage breast cancer who are overweight or obese with insomnia to test whether a brief, cognitive-behavioral intervention for…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Insomnia, Weight Gain
- Trial name
- COIN (NCT05780814)
- Testing
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Sleep Education Control (EDU)
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Head and Neck Cancer, Cachexia; Cancer
Physical Exercise for Patients Who Suffer From Weight Loss Due to Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Medical Treatment
Cancer cachexia is a prevalent symptom of head and neck neoplasms. The reduction in skeletal muscle mass is one of the main characteristics which can lead to poor physical functioning.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Cachexia; Cancer, Resistance Training
- Trial name
- NCT03524755
- Testing
- Exercise
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Effects of Essential Amino Acid Intake on Net Protein Synthesis in Weight-losing Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Patients
Weight loss commonly occurs in lung cancer patients, negatively influencing their quality of life, treatment response and survival.
- Trial name
- NCT01172314
- Testing
- EAA+LEU vs total AA, Total AA vs EAA+LEU
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas A&M University
Breast Cancer, Obesity, Morbid
Weight Loss and Breast Cancer
Obesity is an important risk factor for postmenopausal breast cancer. A large meta-analysis concluded that obesity is associated with a 20% to 40% increased risk for receptor-positive postmenopausal breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT05654571
- Testing
- mammography
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
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
Cachexia, Lung Neoplasm
Predicting Lung Cancer-Associated Cachexia With PET Imaging
This prospective observational study aims to investigate the relationship between cancer cachexia, stress levels, and metabolic changes in 150 lung cancer patients.
- Trial name
- LUCAPET (NCT05912465)
- Testing
- Stress Reduction Training
- Where
- 3 sites in Austria, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
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
Anorexia, Cachexia
Etanercept in Treating Cancer-Related Cachexia and Anorexia in Patients With Advanced Cancer
RATIONALE: Etanercept is a substance that is being studied as a treatment for cachexia (weight loss) and anorexia (lack of appetite) in patients who have cancer.
- Conditions
- Anorexia, Cachexia, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00046904
- Testing
- etanercept
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic