New study explores why cancer patients lose their appetite

NCT ID NCT06600295

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how cancer and its treatments change a person's sense of taste and smell, and how that affects their eating and nutrition. Researchers will follow 306 people newly diagnosed with cancer of the mouth, throat, colon, or liver. They will use questionnaires, taste tests, and strength measurements to understand these changes and find ways to prevent malnutrition.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help doctors better understand why cancer patients lose their appetite and develop ways to prevent malnutrition.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any new drug or therapy, so it cannot lead to a cure or immediate symptom relief.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colon carcinoma liver cancer oral cavity cancer oropharyngeal carcinoma oropharynx cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Chu Dijon Bourgogne

    RECRUITING

    Dijon, 21000, France

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