This prospective cohort study aims to investigate the relationship between hand grip strength and prognosis in hospitalized cancer patients. Hand grip strength, a simple, rapid, and non-invasive measure of overall muscle function, is increasingly recognized as an indicator of frailty, nutritional status, and physical health. The study will evaluate whether lower hand grip strength is associated with higher short-term mortality (30-day all-cause mortality) and adverse clinical outcomes, including ICU admission, hospital readmission, and functional decline.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 18 years and older
* Pathologically confirmed diagnosis of cancer
* Hospitalized with an expected hospital stay of more than 48 hours
* Ability to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of anorexia nervosa
* Acute pancreatitis or acute liver failure at admission
* History of gastric bypass surgery
* Presence of chronic active infections
* History of solid organ transplantation
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.