New program aims to fight Cancer-Related weight loss with exercise and diet

NCT ID NCT05731076

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Changhua Christian Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This clinical trial tests a 12-week self-management program that combines personalized exercise and nutrition counseling for lung cancer patients experiencing cachexia (unintended weight loss). The study involves 104 participants who will either receive the program or standard care. The goal is to see if the program improves nutritional status and is feasible for patients to follow at home.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: self-management support program (exercise and nutrition counseling)
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could help lung cancer patients with cachexia maintain or improve their nutritional status and quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 104 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The program relies on patient adherence, which can vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung cancer lung neoplasm Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CACHEXIA-ANOREXIA SYNDROME LUNG NEOPLASM MALIGNANT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Changhua Christian Hospital

Changhua, Changhua, 51052, Taiwan
Taipei Veterans General Hospital

Taipei, Taipei, 11219, Taiwan

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