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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer cancer colon carcinoma hematologic disorder kidney cancer lung cancer malignant pancreatic neoplasm melanoma neoplasm ovarian cancer Sarcopenia testicular cancer urinary bladder carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Hôpital Lyon Sud, rhumatologie

    RECRUITING

    Pierre-Bénite, 69495, France

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