Could a Six-Month exercise and diet plan shield muscle during melanoma treatment?
NCT ID NCT07761871
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a six-month program of supervised resistance exercise and personalized nutritional support can help adults with stage II to IV melanoma preserve muscle mass and quality while starting immunotherapy. Participants are randomly assigned to either the exercise and nutrition program alongside standard cancer care, or standard care alone. The study tracks changes in thigh muscle volume, fat infiltration, body composition, fatigue, and treatment tolerance over six months. The goal is to see if this supportive approach can reduce muscle loss and improve outcomes during immunotherapy.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Structured resistance exercise combined with individualized nutritional support
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could help melanoma patients on immunotherapy maintain muscle mass and quality, potentially improving treatment tolerance and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial, and results may not apply broadly. The intervention may not significantly change muscle outcomes or clinical results.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Institute of Oncology Ljubljana
RECRUITINGLjubljana, 1000, Slovenia
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