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Self-Management Support for Lung Cancer Patients With Cachexia

Taiwan104 participantsStarted 2023-01-20

Plain-language summary

The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of a self-management support program combining exercise and nutrition intervention for lung cancer patients with cancer cachexia anorexia syndrome. This study is conducted in two stages. In the first stage (Pilot Phase), the researchers aim to assess the feasibility of the intervention and its potential impact on nutritional status in 20 participants. Based on these preliminary results, the intervention protocol or supervision model may be refined for the subsequent full-scale trial. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is the combined exercise and nutrition self-management support program feasible for lung cancer patients with cachexia? Can this integrated intervention improve the nutritional status of these patients compared to routine care? Participants in the intervention group will receive self-management support-based education to develop personalized exercise plans and ensure adequate protein intake. The researchers will compare this group to a control group receiving routine health education to evaluate differences in nutritional outcomes.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Diagnosed lung cancer(ICD-10 code: C33-C34)
. Body weight loss: body weight loss 2% before recruitment 2 months or body weight loss 5% before recruitment 6months.
. Physician judged may do home exercise without supervisor.
. Has smart phone and agree to use exercise associated application.
. Agree to wear Xioami smart band as long as passible.
. Conscious clear and communication.
. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) 0-1.

Exclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change from baseline Mini Nutrition Assessment(MNA)

Timeframe: baseline, Week 8, Week 12.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05731076

SponsorChanghua Christian Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-12-31

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