New hope for lung cancer patients: drug may stop weight loss during chemo
NCT ID NCT07150663
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tests a new version of megestrol acetate (a drug used to boost appetite) in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who are getting chemoradiotherapy. About 134 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo alongside standard cancer treatment. The goal is to see if the drug helps prevent appetite loss and weight loss, which are common and serious side effects of cancer therapy.
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Tongji Hospital, TongjiMedical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
RECRUITINGWuhan, Hubei, 430000, China
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