Fish oil and protein shake may fight chemo muscle loss
NCT ID NCT01871350
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a daily drink containing milk protein, carbohydrates, and fish oil could help cancer patients on chemotherapy maintain muscle and gut function. Researchers enrolled 31 people with cancer and compared them to healthy controls. The goal was to see if the supplement could reduce weight loss and muscle wasting, common side effects of chemo.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- milk protein, carbohydrate, and fish oil supplement
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple nutritional drink that helps cancer patients keep muscle and strength during chemotherapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 31 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Past studies on fish oil for weight loss in cancer have been inconclusive.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas, 77843, United States
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