Hidden muscle loss common in GI cancer patients, study finds

NCT ID NCT07405307

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how many people with gastrointestinal cancer are at risk for sarcopenia, a condition where muscle mass and strength are lost. Researchers used a simple questionnaire called SARC-F to screen 44 patients before and during cancer treatment. The goal was to identify those who might need extra nutritional support to improve their outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

digestive system cancer digestive system neoplasm Sarcopenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institute of Oncology Ljubljana

    Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia