Hidden toll of cancer treatment: muscle loss and brain fog persist
NCT ID NCT05800535
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tracks 100 cancer survivors aged 18–74 to see how common muscle loss (sarcopenia) and cognitive problems ('chemo brain') are after treatment. Participants undergo physical and mental assessments. The goal is to better understand these long-term side effects and guide patients to helpful resources like exercise programs.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help identify how common muscle loss and 'chemo brain' are in cancer survivors, leading to better support programs.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures problems without testing any new therapy, so it won't directly improve outcomes.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Service de Rhumatologie, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Groupement Hospitalier Lyon Sud
RECRUITINGPierre-Bénite, 69310, France
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