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Simple supplements may fight muscle loss in COPD
Disease control CompletedThis completed study tested whether omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D supplements can improve weight, muscle mass, and fatigue in 45 people with COPD who also have cachexia (severe muscle wasting). Participants took the supplements twice daily for six weeks. The goal was to see i…
Matched conditions: CACHEXIA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Safeer Khan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug targets wasting syndrome in cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an investigational drug called ponsegromab in 187 adults with lung, pancreatic, or colorectal cancer who also had cachexia—a condition causing severe weight loss, loss of appetite, and fatigue. The goal was to see if ponsegromab could help patients gain weight a…
Matched conditions: CACHEXIA
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to stop cancer weight loss
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at why many cancer patients lose muscle and weight, a condition called cachexia. Researchers collected samples of muscle, fat, blood, and urine from 282 people during cancer surgery and compared them with samples from non-cancer patients. They also measured phys…
Matched conditions: CACHEXIA
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC