New hope for cancer patients: drug may curb appetite loss during treatment

NCT ID NCT06995508

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding olanzapine to standard nausea care can better manage appetite loss in head and neck cancer patients undergoing chemoradiation. About 66 adults with this cancer will receive either olanzapine plus standard care or standard care alone. The main goal is to see if olanzapine helps patients maintain their weight during treatment.

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Locations

  • Roswell Park Cancer Institute

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    Buffalo, New York, 14263, United States

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