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An Observational Research Study to Uncover Subtypes of Cancer Cachexia

Studying different types of weight loss in cancer patients.

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18 years and older
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Phase N/A

This study looks at cancer cachexia, which is weight, muscle, and fat loss caused by cancer. It affects patients with colorectal, lung, or pancreatic cancer that can't be removed by surgery. Cachexia can lower physical strength, quality of life, and survival rates. The study aims to identify different types of cachexia and find better treatments for it. Researchers will collect information from patients about their symptoms, physical activity, and health markers like blood tests. These findings may help create new ways to diagnose and treat cachexia, improving life for patients with advanced cancer.

  • Participants will wear a device to track sleep and exercise for one week and complete surveys and tests at the start, at 3 months, and 1 year.
  • Involves blood and tumor tissue sample collection, plus review of medical records and standard PET/CT scans.
  • The study accepts adults (18+) with specific cancer types and plans for cancer treatment, but excludes those with planned surgeries or recent chemo for another cancer.
Study details
    Advanced Colorectal Carcinoma
    Advanced Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
    Advanced Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
    Stage IV Colorectal Cancer AJCC v8
    Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8
    Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer AJCC v8
    Unresectable Colorectal Carcinoma
    Unresectable Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
    Unresectable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

NCT06073431

University of Rochester NCORP Research Base

17 May 2025

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