Simple ultrasound may reveal hidden muscle loss after cancer
NCT ID NCT06007794
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a quick ultrasound of the thigh muscle can detect muscle loss (sarcopenia) in people who have finished cancer treatment. Researchers will compare the ultrasound results with a standard whole-body scan (DEXA) in 55 adults aged 18-74 with certain cancers. The goal is to find a simpler way to identify muscle problems and connect patients with exercise or rehab programs.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a simpler, cheaper way to detect muscle loss in cancer survivors, helping guide rehabilitation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study (55 people) that only checks if ultrasound matches existing methods. It does not test any treatment, so it may not change care directly.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital Lyon Sud, rhumatologie
RECRUITINGPierre-Bénite, 69495, France
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