Scientists probe muscle fuel failure in cancer malnutrition

NCT ID NCT02573974

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looked at how muscles use energy in people with gastrointestinal cancer who are also malnourished. The goal was to better understand the body changes that cause muscle wasting. Researchers measured muscle cell energy activity and related factors in 51 patients. This was an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it did not test any new drugs or therapies.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Service d'Hépato-gastroentérologie et de Cancérologie Digestive, CHRU de TOURS

    Tours, 37044, France

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