Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Multimodal Program for Cancer Related Cachexia Prevention

The following info and data is provided "as is" to help patients around the globe.
We do not endorse or review these studies in any way.

Trial Identification

Brief Title: Multimodal Program for Cancer Related Cachexia Prevention

Official Title: Effectiveness of a Multimodal Education and Support Program for the Prevention of Cancer Related Cachexia for Patients and Their Family Caregiver

Study ID: NCT04627376

Conditions

Interventions

Multimodal education and support program for cancer related cachexia prevention

Study Description

Brief Summary: The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a multifactorial education and support program for the prevention of cancer-related cachexia syndrome, for patients and their family caregivers during anti-cancer treatment.

Detailed Description: After being informed about the study and the need to nominate a family caregiver, all patients and their family caregiver giving written informed consent, they will undergo a 12-weeks multimodal program. Randomly they will divided into two groups (intervention and control). This 12-weeks multimodal program includes 4 meetings (with cancer nurse and clinical dietician). In this 4 meetings (about 30 minutes) they will have blood tests (CRP, Albumin levels), body composition measurements, questionnaires, education on their diet and symptom management.