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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chu Dijon Bourgogne
RECRUITINGDijon, 21000, France
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