New hope for stomach cancer patients: drug may stop wasting during treatment

NCT ID NCT07391826

First seen Feb 06, 2026 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding megestrol acetate (a drug that boosts appetite) to standard chemoimmunotherapy can prevent weight loss in 48 patients with stage III stomach cancer who are losing weight before surgery. Participants will either get the drug or not, and researchers will track weight changes, appetite, and quality of life. The goal is to help patients stay stronger during treatment.

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Locations

  • First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical Unviersity

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210000, China

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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