Unlocking the Body's energy secrets in advanced cancer
NCT ID NCT06206785
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores how much energy people with incurable cancer actually use, compared to standard formulas. Researchers will measure resting energy expenditure using a special device and track survival over time. The goal is to improve nutritional care for these patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help tailor nutritional support for people with incurable cancer, potentially improving quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it won't directly test a treatment. The findings may not apply to all cancer types or settings.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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160 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2023
- Expected to finish
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Sep 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
The population is patients diagnosed with an incurable malignant disease and hospitalized at the cancer clinic, St. Olavs Hospital in the period from september 2023 to june 2026. They have to be 18 years or older and able to provide written informed consent and comply with all study procedures.
- 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: * A verified diagnosis of an incurable malignant disease * Hospitalized at the Cancer clinic, St. Olavs Hospital * ≥ 18 years of age * Able to provide written informed consent * Able to comply with all study procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairment * In need of supplementary oxygen * Receiving invasive or noninvasive ventilation
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cancer Clinic, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital
Trondheim, 7021, Norway
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