Grip strength may predict cancer patient survival
NCT ID NCT07167082
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This completed study looked at 130 hospitalized cancer patients to see if hand grip strength could predict short-term outcomes like death within 30 days, ICU admission, or hospital readmission. Researchers measured grip strength within 24 hours of admission using a simple, non-invasive device. The goal is to find a quick, low-cost way to identify patients who may need extra support during their hospital stay.
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 could provide doctors with a simple, low-cost tool to identify hospitalized cancer patients at higher risk of complications or death within 30 days.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks for associations, so it cannot prove that grip strength directly causes better or worse outcomes. Results may not apply to all cancer types or settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Etlik City Hospital, Medical Oncology Department
Ankara, Yenimahalle, 06210, Turkey (Türkiye)
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