Clinical trials: Wasting
Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Cachexia
Ruxolitinib for Cancer Cachexia
To assess toxicity with use of Ruxolitinib in NSCLC cachexia patients; to associate levels of JAK/STAT signaling in blood, adipose, and muscle pre- and post-ruxolitinib treatment with changes in cachexia and anorexia.
- Trial name
- NCT04906746
- Testing
- Identify any dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) when ruxolitinib is administered to NSCLC cachexia patients.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Tu Dan
Cachexia
SUN11031 in Cachexia Associated With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
To evaluate SUN11031 for subcutaneous injection compared to placebo in subjects with cachexia associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) to determine the effect on physical performance and body composition.
- Trial name
- NCT00698828
- Testing
- SUN11031 20 μg/kg, SUN11031 40 μg/kg
- Where
- 43 sites in United States, Argentina and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 227 people
- Sponsor
- Daiichi Sankyo
Bone Diseases, Spine Cancer
Custom Pack in Spine Surgery
Recent evidence suggests the efficacy of "custom pack" procedure on the operators reduction time and on the contamination risk due to the opening of many sterile packs.
- Conditions
- Bone Diseases, Spine Cancer, Spine Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- kit (NCT03050203)
- Testing
- custom pack, standard care
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Muscle Wasting, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Effect of GTx-024 on Muscle Wasting in Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) on First Line Platinum
The purpose of this study is to determine if the investigational drug GTx-024 can help patients with non small cell lung cancer increase physical function and maintain or gain muscle.
- Trial name
- NCT01355497
- Testing
- GTx-024
- Where
- 30 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 330 people
- Sponsor
- GTx
Malnutrition, Wasting
Nutritional Impact of Moringa Oleifera Leaf Supplementation in Mothers and Children
Studies to date on the effects of Moringa oleifera in diabetes and anemia and animal studies that examine the utility of moringa for increased milk and litter yield are of small scale, however high-quality large-scale placebo or…
- Conditions
- Malnutrition, Wasting, Growth Failure
- Trial name
- NCT04587271
- Testing
- Moringa oleifera (high dose), Moringa oleifera (low dose)
- Where
- 2 sites in Kenya
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Suzanna L Attia
Cachexia
Study of GTx-024 on Muscle Wasting (Cachexia) Cancer.
The purpose of this study is to assess if Gtx-024 is effective in increasing lean body mass in subjects with muscle wasting related to cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00467844
- Testing
- GTx-024
- Where
- 52 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 159 people
- Sponsor
- GTx
Cachexia; Cancer, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Anamorelin HCl for the Treatment of Malignancy Associated Weight Loss and Anorexia in Adult Patients With Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) - 2
The goal of this clinical trial was to compare the efficacy and safety of anamorelin HCl (the investigational drug) to that of placebo (tablet with no drug) in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer and cachexia…
- Trial name
- NCT03743064
- Testing
- anamorelin HCl
- Where
- 65 sites in United States, Australia and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 318 people
- Sponsor
- Helsinn Healthcare SA
Cachexia
Regimen for the Treatment of Cachexia in Subjects With NSCLC
Cachexia is a presentation of a chronic manifestation of acute metabolic stress, a hypercatabolic nutritional state in which the normal fat and protein sparing mechanisms are not functioning and increased nutrition is not…
- Trial name
- VT-122 (NCT00527319)
- Testing
- VT-122 low dose, VT-122 high dose
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, India
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Vicus Therapeutics
Cachexia; Cancer, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Anamorelin HCl for the Treatment of Malignancy Associated Weight Loss and Anorexia in Adult Patients With Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) - 1
The goal of this clinical trial was to compare the efficacy and safety of anamorelin HCl (the investigational drug) to that of placebo (tablet with no drug) in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer and cachexia…
- Trial name
- NCT03743051
- Testing
- Anamorelin Hydrochloride
- Where
- 72 sites in United States, Bulgaria and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 318 people
- Sponsor
- Helsinn Healthcare SA
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Cachexia
Non-interventional Study to Assess the Frequency of Cachexia in Patients With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer.
The purpose of this study is to assess the frequency of cachexia and the management of cachexia and associated symptoms in a patient population with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
- Trial name
- CacheMire (NCT02968979)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 539 people
- Sponsor
- Chugai Pharma France
Muscular Atrophy, Spinal
Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous OAV101 (AVXS-101) in Pediatric Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) (OFELIA)
This was a phase IV Open-label, single-arm, single-dose, multicenter study, to evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of intravenous administration of OAV101 (AVXS-101) in patients with SMA with bi-allelic mutations in…
- Trial name
- OFELIA (NCT05073133)
- Testing
- OAV101
- Where
- 5 sites in Argentina, Brazil
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Cancer
Cyproheptadine in Preventing Weight Loss in Children Receiving Chemotherapy for Cancer
RATIONALE: Cyproheptadine hydrochloride may prevent weight loss caused by cancer or cancer treatment. It is not yet known whether cyproheptadine is more effective than a placebo in preventing weight loss in young patients…
- Trial name
- NCT01132547
- Testing
- cyproheptadine hydrochloride
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Gitelman Syndrome
A Translational Approach to Gitelman Syndrome
This study will test the response to a single dose of thiazide diuretic as a diagnostic test for Gitelman syndrome. Individuals with hypokalemic alkalosis will be enrolled.
- Trial name
- NCT00822107
- Testing
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer
Study to Compare the Effects of Repeated Doses of an Investigational New Drug and a Placebo on Appetite in Advanced Cancer and Anorexia
Study to compare the effects of the investigational new drug (PF-06946860) and a placebo on appetite and to find out how participants with advanced cancer and anorexia feel after receiving repeated subcutaneous (SC-injected under…
- Conditions
- Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Prostate Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT04803305
- Testing
- PF-06946860
- Where
- 33 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Anamorelin Study for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of anamorelin HCl. Approximately 100 subjects with advanced PDAC and cachexia will be randomized 1:1 to anamorelin HCl 100 mg or…
- Trial name
- NCT04844970
- Testing
- Anamorelin Hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Lahey Clinic
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer
Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Ponsegromab in Patients With Cancer, Cachexia and Elevated GDF-15
Study to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of ponsegromab compared to placebo in patients with cancer, cachexia, and elevated GDF 15.
- Conditions
- Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Loss of Appetite
- Trial name
- PROACC-1 (NCT05546476)
- Testing
- ponsegromab
- Where
- 78 sites in United States, Australia and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 187 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Muscle Wasting, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Phase III Study of the Effect of GTx-024 on Muscle Wasting in Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
The purpose of this study is to determine if the investigational drug GTx-024 can help subjects with non-small cell lung cancer increase physical function and maintain or gain muscle, also called "lean body mass".
- Trial name
- NCT01355484
- Testing
- GTx-024
- Where
- 27 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 321 people
- Sponsor
- GTx
Anorexia, Cachexia
Treatment of Cancer-anorexia Using Megestrol Acetate Concentrated Suspension in Lung or Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Purpose of the study is to compare the effects of megestrol acetate concentrated suspension and placebo on caloric intake for the treatment of cancer-associated anorexia in patients with lung or pancreatic cancer
- Conditions
- Anorexia, Cachexia, Weight Loss
- Trial name
- NCT00637728
- Testing
- Megestrol acetate concentrated suspension 110 mg/mL
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Gastrointestinal Cancer, Lung Cancer
Melatonin Versus Placebo and the Effect on Appetite in Advanced Cancer Patients
The goal of this clinical research study is to evaluate the effectiveness of melatonin for the management of poor appetite and weight loss in advanced cancer patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00513357
- Testing
- Melatonin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
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