Could your muscle mass change how chemo works?
NCT ID NCT02734069
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how a person's fat-free mass (like muscle) affects the dose and side effects of the chemotherapy drug carboplatin in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Researchers will track 132 patients to see if body composition is linked to toxicity. The goal is to improve dosing accuracy and reduce harmful side effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Carboplatin
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to more personalized chemotherapy dosing based on body composition, potentially reducing side effects.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not change practice if results are inconclusive or not widely applicable.
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Locations
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Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia
RECRUITINGMexico City, 14080, Mexico
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