Smart scale may spot muscle loss in cancer patients
NCT ID NCT02615275
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study checks if a special scale (bioelectrical impedance) can accurately measure muscle and fat loss in 50 head and neck cancer patients getting radiation therapy. The goal is to see if this simple tool can replace CT scans for tracking body changes, helping doctors decide when patients need nutrition support or feeding tubes. It is an observational validation study, not a treatment.
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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