New study reveals hidden toll of Cancer-Related weight loss on families
NCT ID NCT04090619
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looks at how often cancer patients experience cachexia (unintentional weight loss and appetite loss) and how this affects both patients and their primary caregivers emotionally. About 192 patients and their caregivers will fill out questionnaires during supportive care clinic visits. The goal is to better understand the frequency of cachexia and the psychological burden it creates, which could lead to improved support strategies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help develop better ways to support cancer patients and their families dealing with weight loss and stress.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures what is already happening, so it cannot directly improve outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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