Scientists probe muscle energy in cancer weight loss

NCT ID NCT02573974

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looked at how muscle energy works in 51 people with gastrointestinal cancer who were losing weight. The goal was to understand why cancer-related weight loss happens and find new ways to help. Researchers measured muscle cell energy use and fat storage, but this was an observation-only study, not a treatment trial.

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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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