Radiotherapy's hidden toll: muscle loss and fatigue under the microscope
NCT ID NCT02567669
First seen Mar 21, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tracks 20 women with breast cancer to see if radiotherapy causes muscle loss outside the treated area and how it relates to fatigue. Participants complete fatigue questionnaires and get CT scans at four time points: start, end, and 1 and 3 months after treatment. The goal is to understand these side effects better, not to test a new treatment.
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What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors understand why some patients feel tired and lose muscle during radiotherapy, leading to better supportive care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is not testing a treatment, so no direct benefit for patients.
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