Can protein protect muscles during radiation? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT06480266

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how much protein cancer patients eat before, during, and after radiotherapy, and whether that affects their muscle mass and quality of life. Researchers will track 175 adults aged 45 and older undergoing radiation for various tumors. The goal is to understand if timing and amount of protein intake help preserve muscle and reduce fatigue.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: protein intake (dietary intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help design better nutritional guidelines for cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy to preserve muscle mass and improve quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study (175 participants) that only observes dietary patterns without testing a specific treatment. Results may not apply to all cancer types or treatment settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cachexia cancer Inflammation Malnutrition neoplasm nutritional deficiency disease Sarcopenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MALNUTRITION; CACHEXIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Charité University Medicine Berlin
RECRUITING

Berlin, State of Berlin, 13353, Germany

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