Pancreatic cancer weight loss mystery: genes may hold the key

NCT ID NCT05275075

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study aims to understand why some pancreatic cancer patients lose weight and muscle (cachexia) more than others. Researchers will compare genes and weight changes in 100 patients, with a focus on African Americans. The goal is to find patterns that could lead to better care in the future.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Stephenson Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73117, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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