Clinical trials: Cachexia
Cancer-associated Cachexia
Visugromab in Cachexia International Trial
A study of how well and safely a new drug called visugromab works in people with certain kinds of cancer (including lung and bowel cancer) and unintended weight loss known as cachexia.
- Trial name
- VINCIT (NCT07112196)
- Testing
- Visugromab (CTL-002)
- Where
- 74 sites in United States, Bulgaria and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 518 people
- Sponsor
- CatalYm GmbH
Cancer, Cachexia
A Feasibility Study of Multimodal Exercise/Nutrition/Anti-inflammatory Treatment for Cachexia - the Pre-MENAC Study
A multicentre, open, randomized phase II study comparing a multimodal intervention (oral nutritional supplements, celecoxib and physical exercise) for cachexia versus standard cancer care.
- Trial name
- NCT01419145
- Testing
- Multimodal intervention, Standard care
- Where
- 3 sites in Norway, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Advanced COPD (GOLD Stage 3 or 4) With Cachexia
Efficacy of Serum Bovine Immunoglobulin in Improving Nutritional Status in Advanced COPD
This study will evaluate the use of a medical food, oral serum-derived bovine immunoglobulin/protein isolate (SBI), in helping patients with advanced COPD with cachexia (a wasting syndrome) improve their nutritional status and…
- Trial name
- SBI for COPD (NCT02067377)
- Testing
- Serum bovine immunoglobulin (SBI) medical food
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
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
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
Stage IV Gastric Cancer, Stage IIIA Gastric Cancer
A Study of Creatine Combined With Curcumin in the Intervention of Early Cachexia in Upper Gastrointestinal Tumors
Cachexia is a common complication of various advanced malignant tumors, which seriously affects the quality of life and survival time of patients.
- Conditions
- Stage IV Gastric Cancer, Stage IIIA Gastric Cancer, Stage IIIB Gastric Cancer, Stage III Esophageal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05856500
- Testing
- basic nutrition, oral supplement of creatine and curcumin
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School
Colorectal Tumor
Study of the Relationship Between Clinical and Paraclinical Markers During Situations of Cachexia and Pre-cachexia in Patients Over 70 Years With Colorectal Surgery
Cachexia associated with cancer is a grave and most of the time irreversible common situation. It seems independent from the size of the tumor or from its metastatic character.
- Trial name
- ANC2 (NCT02199912)
- Testing
- Biopsy of adipose and muscular tissue, Blood sampling, Calorimetry
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
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
Cachexia; Cancer, Anorexia
Comparison Between Mirtazapine and Megestrol for the Control of Anorexia-cachexia in Cancer Patients in Palliative Care.
Cancer-associated anorexia-cachexia is an insidious syndrome that has a major impact on the patient's quality of life, but is also associated with a significant reduction in survival.
- Trial name
- NCT03283488
- Testing
- Mirtazapine, Megestrol
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital
Research Study for Children With Salt Wasting Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
The purpose of this study is to develop a more physiological approach to the management of children and adolescents with salt wasting Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.
- Trial name
- NCT00529841
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone sodium acetate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Nutritional Deficiency, Cachexia
Optimal Protein Supplementation and Early Exercise In Mechanically Ventilated Patients
A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) will be conducted where where mechanically ventilated patients will be randomized to optimal protein (Achieve 80% protein supplementation adequacy with daily titration) versus standard…
- Trial name
- NCT05603585
- Testing
- Optimal protein supplementation to achieve 80% protein adequacy.
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- National University Hospital, Singapore
Liver Cirrhosis, Cancer
Influence of Sarcopenia on the Course of the Diseases
Frailty is a geriatric syndrome that primarily affects older patients, but also patients with severe illnesses. It is particularly common among oncology patients, but also among patients with gastrointestinal diseases such as…
- Conditions
- Liver Cirrhosis, Cancer, Cachexia, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT06829290
- Testing
- Ultrasound
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Universitatsmedizin Mainz - 1. Medizinische Klinik
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive (COPD)
Inspiratory Flow Rates Achieved by the COPD Patients Through Breezhaler®, Ellipta® and Handihaler® Inhaler Devices
The purpose of this study was to compare dynamic inspiratory flow rates achieved by a population of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients through the Breezhaler®, Ellipta® and Handihaler® dry powder inhaler (DPI)…
- Trial name
- NCT02596009
- Testing
- Breezhaler®, Ellipta®, Handihaler®
- Where
- 5 sites in Argentina
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Malnutrition, Infant, Malnutrition, Child
Efficacy of Mobile Health Application in Promotion of Exclusive Breast Feeding and Young Child Feeding Practices in Pakistan
Early life nutrition is the key modifiable determinant of child growth, development, survival and diseases of adult onset. Pakistan ranks highest for neonatal mortality rate (44.2/1000 live births (LBs)) globally.
- Trial name
- NCT05590351
- Testing
- First diet: m-health coaching application, Face to Face counselling
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Anorexia, Cancer Cachexia
The Safety and Effect Study of Acupuncture for Anorexia in Patients With Gastrointestinal Tract and Lung Cancers
This trail will be carried out to evaluated the effect and safety of acupuncture for the anorexia in patients with gastrointestinal tract and lung cancers.
- Trial name
- NCT02619266
- Testing
- Acupuncture, Megestrol Acetate
- Where
- 4 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Xinqiao Hospital of Chongqing
Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy
Study of Muscle Wasting and Altered Metabolism in Patients With Myotonic Dystrophy
OBJECTIVES: I. Examine the interrelationships between muscle wasting (phenotype), the degree of myotonic dystrophy (DM) gene expression (genotype) in patients with DM. II. Characterize the insulin resistance in these patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00004769
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Acute Malnutrition in Childhood, Wasting
Treatment of Acute Malnutrition in Outpatient Care Services in Venezuela: a Prospective Cohort Research
The goal of this observational study is to compare the effectiveness, safety, and efficiency of the simplified protocol, which includes the following three modifications: a) use of a single treatment product (RUTF), b) reduced…
- Conditions
- Acute Malnutrition in Childhood, Wasting, Child Malnutrition
- Trial name
- NCT06287827
- Testing
- Simplified protocol, Standard protocol
- Where
- 4 sites in Venezuela
- Volunteers
- 299 people
- Sponsor
- UNICEF - Venezuela
ICU Acquired Weakness
Evaluation of FDY-5301 in Major Trauma Patients in ICU
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of FDY-5301 compared to placebo in major trauma ICU patients at risk of intensive care unit acquired weakness (ICUAW)
- Trial name
- NCT04430283
- Testing
- FDY-5301
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Faraday Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Tuberculosis, Tuberculosis, Pulmonary
Treating Tuberculosis Wasting With a High-protein Supplement
Undernutrition at the time of diagnosis of active tuberculosis is a risk factor for increased mortality, and lack of weight gain during anti-tuberculous treatment has been linked to an increased relapse risk.
- Conditions
- Tuberculosis, Tuberculosis, Pulmonary, Undernutrition, Malnutrition
- Trial name
- NUTRIATO (NCT03302949)
- Testing
- Lacprodan® DI-8090
- Where
- Guinea-Bissau
- Volunteers
- 232 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Cardiac Cachexia
Protein-energy Oral Supplementation Enriched With Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Cardiac Cachexia
Cardiac cachexia, the main feature of undernutrition in chronic heart failure, usually defined as a weight loss over 6% over 6 months, is a proven factor of morbidity and mortality in this disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00748332
- Testing
- Fortimel Extra®, Fortimel Care®
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice