New study aims to unravel the mystery of Cancer-Related muscle wasting

NCT ID NCT05642819

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study is for people with stomach, pancreas, or bowel cancer who are having surgery, as well as some people without cancer for comparison. The goal is to understand why some patients lose muscle and weight (cachexia) and how it affects their recovery. Researchers will track changes in body composition, physical activity, and quality of life over a year using questionnaires, blood tests, and scans.

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  • University of Edinburgh

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    Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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