AI could catch deadly wasting syndrome early in pancreatic cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07249775
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is for people with pancreatic cancer. It uses artificial intelligence to find early signs of cachexia, a condition that causes severe weight loss and muscle wasting. Researchers will also see if diet and exercise programs are practical and helpful for patients. The goal is to improve quality of life and catch problems sooner.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 120 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adults (≥18 years) with histologically or cytologically confirmed pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), presenting with resectable, borderline resectable, or locally advanced nonmetastatic disease. ECOG performance status 0-2. Total enrollment includes 100 newly diagnosed pancreatic cancer patients (cross-sectional), a longitudinal subset of 50 patients followed for 9 months, and 20 oncology clinicians completing feasibility surveys.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of pancreatic exocrine malignancy (e.g.pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, acinar cell carcinoma, pancreatic adenosquamous carcinoma, etc.) or clinical features highly suggestive of such malignancy with diagnostic confirmation anticipated during the screening or early study period. * Presentation consistent with resectable, borderline resectable, local, or locally advanced, or metastatic disease * May or may not have had surgery * Treatment plan likely includes systemic therapy for pancreatic cancer * ECOG performance status 0-2 * Able to tolerate oral intake and not currently receiving enteral or parenteral nutrition * Able to read and speak English * Able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or breastfeeding at the time of enrollment * Current use of tube feeding (enteral) or total parenteral nutrition * Presence of ascites or other findings suggestive of decompensated disease * Evidence or history of bowel obstruction or any gastrointestinal condition that may limit food intake * Severe or uncontrolled psychiatric illness (e.g., psychosis, dementia) that would interfere with participation * Presence of other uncontrolled intercurrent illnesses (e.g., infection, heart failure, liver failure) that may interfere with protocol adherence
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Moffitt Cancer Center
RECRUITINGTampa, Florida, 33612, United States
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