Can rice water and eggs fight cancer wasting? new study tests cheap remedy
NCT ID NCT07613125
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a simple, low-cost drink made from rice starch water, egg, and multivitamins can help cancer patients with cachexia—a condition causing severe weight loss and muscle wasting. The trial will involve 106 patients in Bangladesh, half receiving the supplement for 14 days alongside standard care, and the other half receiving only standard care. Researchers will measure changes in blood markers like albumin and hemoglobin, as well as quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- rice starch water with egg and multivitamin multimineral
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer an affordable, locally available way to improve nutrition and quality of life for cancer patients with cachexia in low-income settings.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding or randomization, so results may be unreliable. The supplement is simple and may not be enough to reverse cachexia.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institute of Cancer Research & Hospital (NICRH)
Dhaka, Mohakhali, 1212, Bangladesh
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