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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First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical Unviersity
Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210000, China
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