Differences in Rate of Decline in CT-defined Skeletal Muscle Mass and Physical Performance in Pat… (NCT06326086) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Differences in Rate of Decline in CT-defined Skeletal Muscle Mass and Physical Performance in Patients With Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy and Targeted Therapy/Immunotherapy, Before and After Treatment.
Thailand240 participantsStarted 2022-08-01
Plain-language summary
Lung cancer is a common disease leading to 18 % of cancer deaths worldwide. Despite various improvement in treatment, there still remains low 5-year survival rate of 10-20 % in advanced lung cancer patients. Skeletal muscle mass and physical performance have been shown to effect overall survival and prognosis in lung cancer. This research focuses on effects of different treatment of lung cancer such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy on skeletal muscle mass and physical performance.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Age \>18years old,
. Stage IIIB and IIIC (if patients are treated with TKI/IO), and Stage IV non-small cell lung cancer patients confirmed by histopathology.
. Patients should be either on chemotherapy, molecular targeted therapy or immunotherapy.
Exclusion criteria
. Unable to perform CT scan due to various reasons.
. Patients with metastatic disease at L3 vertebral level.
. If unable to perform SPPB test due to physical disability or patient's refusal.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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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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?
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What they're measuring
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To determine the differences in the rate of decline in CT defined skeletal muscle index at L3 vertebra and physical performance in advanced NSCLC patients receiving chemotherapy and targeted therapy/ immunotherapy, before and after treatment.