New study tests simple ways to track muscle loss in kids with cancer
NCT ID NCT05823740
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether it's possible to measure muscle mass and physical function in children (ages 8-21) with newly diagnosed solid tumors or lymphoma during cancer treatment. Researchers used simple tests like a 6-minute walk and a special drink to measure muscle, along with routine scans. The goal was to see if these methods are practical and acceptable for kids, not to test a new treatment.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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28 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2023
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- 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.
- Ages
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8 to 21 years
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria In order to participate in this study a subject must meet all of the eligibility criteria outlined below. 1. Ages 8-21 years at the time of cancer diagnosis 2. Must have a newly diagnosed malignant solid tumor or lymphoma. 3. Participant is expected to undergo cancer treatment with either chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, or other biologically targeted therapy. 4. Participants will undergo routine imaging with either computed tomography (CT), or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the chest or abdomen, or whole-body positron emission tomography (PET) scan. 5. Written informed consent obtained to participate in the study and HIPAA authorization for the release of personal health information. 6. English or Spanish speaking 7. Subject is willing and able to comply with study procedures. 8. Since the patient is undergoing active cancer therapy, must obtain approval from the treating physician. Exclusion Criteria All subjects meeting any exclusion criteria at baseline will be excluded from study participation. 1. Prior history of cancer 2. Treatment with surgical excision alone 3. Planned palliative treatment. 4. Subject has elected to forgo chemotherapy or radiotherapy. 5. Any diagnosis of leukemia. 6. Clinical concerns that the treating clinician feels would preclude participation in the study. 7. Subject has a pacemaker or bilateral joint prosthesis that would prevent undergoing BIA assessment. 8. Unwilling to sign informed consent. 9. Speak a language other than English or Spanish.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
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