Clinical trials: Thinness, open to volunteers
Diarrhea, Wasting
Lactoferrin and Lysozyme Supplementation for Long-term Diarrhea Sequelae
Children in low- and middle-income countries who are hospitalized for diarrhea and also have malnutrition are at high risk for illness and death in the 6 months period following treatment for diarrhoea despite receiving current…
- Conditions
- Diarrhea, Wasting, Malnutrition, Child
- Trial name
- NCT05519254
- Testing
- Lactoferrin, Lysozyme, Lactoferrin + Lysozyme
- Where
- 4 sites in Kenya
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Advanced Cancer, Cachexia
A Phase I Study on Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetic Characteristics and Preliminary Efficacy of SXRN Plasmid DNA Technique in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of SXRN Plasmid DNA Technique in patients with advanced solid tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT06736275
- Testing
- SXRN
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Jiangsu Nutai Biologics Co., Ltd
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
Cachexia, Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Nanocrystalline Megestrol Acetate for Cachectic Stage Locally Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma
This study is a prospective, randomized, parallel-controlled clinical trial. The primary objective is to evaluate the superiority and safety of nanocrystalline megestrol acetate in combination with standard therapy compared with…
- Trial name
- NCT07356037
- Testing
- Nanocrystalline Megestrol Acetate, Standard Antitumor Therapy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Changchun GeneScience Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
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
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
Liver Diseases, Cirrhosis, Liver
Evaluation of a High Protein Plant Dominant Diet (HiProPlaDo) in Liver Cirrhosis
The aim of the study is to compare the implementation of a high-protein diet based on plant-based foods (Group A) with the usual guidelines for liver patients, in which protein needs are met by low-fat animal foods (Group B).
- Conditions
- Liver Diseases, Cirrhosis, Liver, Sarcopenia, Malnutrition; Cachexia
- Trial name
- HiProPlado (NCT07028580)
- Testing
- Diet based on animal proteins, Diet based on plant proteins., General instructions for patients with liver disease.
- Where
- 2 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Agricultural University of Athens
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
Acute Malnutrition, Severe, Malnutrition, Child
Expanding Coverage of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) Treatment in Kenya
Child wasting is a type of malnutrition which occurs when a child becomes too thin. This medical condition increases the risk of becoming sick or dying.
- Conditions
- Acute Malnutrition, Severe, Malnutrition, Child, Wasting
- Trial name
- R-SWITCH (NCT06441305)
- Testing
- SWITCH intervention package
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 1,600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- International Food Policy Research Institute
Cachexia; Cancer
Postbiotics Ameliorate Cachexia in Patients With Non-small-cell Lung Cancer
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of the oral postbiotic preparation JK-5G in improving body weight among patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC)-related cachexia.
- Trial name
- NCT07185308
- Testing
- Postbiotics, 2.5 g per dose, three times per day
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Daping Hospital and the Research Institute of Surgery of the Third Military Medical University
Chronic Kidney Diseases, Cachexia
CKD Cachexia and Gut Microbiome
Cachexia is common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Cachexia is a complex syndrome, in which inflammation and retention of uremic toxins are two main…
- Trial name
- DYNAMICA (NCT06986265)
- Testing
- Collection of clinical data and biological sampling
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 157 people
- Sponsor
- Université Catholique de Louvain
Cancer, Cachexia
Study of the Safety and Efficacy of DS010 in Patients With Cancer Cachexia
A study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of DS010 in patients with cancer and cachexia
- Trial name
- NCT07530666
- Testing
- DS010 injection
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Dartsbio Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Obesity and Obesity-related Medical Conditions, Diabetes
Routine Validation and Reproducibility Testing of Laboratory Assays and Research Techniques Used for Endocrine, Cardiometabolic, and Musculoskeletal Disorder Research (VALD)
The purpose of this research study is to validate (check the accuracy of) laboratory assays, intravenous catheter insertion, and equipment or devices and their reproducibility, which is necessary to perform high quality research…
- Conditions
- Obesity and Obesity-related Medical Conditions, Diabetes, Atherosclerotic Disease, Heart Failure
- Trial name
- VALD (NCT07083557)
- Testing
- Endothelial cell collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bettina Mittendorfer
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, Oesophageal Cancer
REVOLUTION Surgery (REVOLUTION Surgery)
Some people with cancer suffer from muscle wasting, lose weight and feel tired. This process, termed cachexia, is a significant problem and can lead to a reduction in both quality and quantity of life.
- Conditions
- Cachexia, Oesophageal Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05642819
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Overweight Adolescents, Underweight
Building Healthy Food Environment in Schools: Evaluating Co-created Interventions in Low Resource Settings. #BetterNutrition4Adolescent
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a multicomponent nutrition program developed together with the students, parents, teachers and canteen operators will improve nutrition status of adolescents.
- Conditions
- Overweight Adolescents, Underweight, Obese Adolescents
- Trial name
- NCT07332676
- Testing
- Multicomponent school nutrition intervention, Usual nutrition program
- Where
- 2 sites in India, Nepal
- Volunteers
- 2,600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
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
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
Neurodevelopment Outcome, Linear Growth
Micronutrient Enhancement for Development and Health in Adolescents - The MEDHA Study
MEDHA is a randomized controlled trial among 10-18 year old girls to examine the use-case of the United Nations International Multiple Micronutrient Antenatal Preparation (UNIMMAP) multiple micronutrient supplement (MMS)…
- Conditions
- Neurodevelopment Outcome, Linear Growth, Micronutrient Status, Bone Mineral Density
- Trial name
- MEDHA (NCT07695883)
- Testing
- Iron (60 mg)- folic acid (400 ug) [IFA], Multiple micronutrient supplement [MMS], Multiple micronutrient supplement Plus [MMS+]
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Underweight, Overweight and Obesity
SHIFT-TB: Nutrition Intervention and Evaluation
The goal of this trial is to evaluate a community-based nutrition intervention for adults in Cambodia who are underweight or overweight/obese.
- Trial name
- NCT07836322
- Testing
- Community-Based Nutrition Intervention
- Where
- Cambodia
- Volunteers
- 700 people
- Sponsor
- National University of Singapore