Study on Weight Loss in Advanced Cancer Patients

LOTUS-CC: An Observational Research Study to Uncover Subtypes of Cancer Cachexia

Recruiting Observational Study
Advanced Colorectal Carcinoma Advanced Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma Advanced Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Stage IV Colorectal Cancer AJCC v8 Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8 Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer AJCC v8 Unresectable Colorectal Carcinoma Unresectable Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma Unresectable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
800 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Rochester · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for patients with certain types of advanced cancer who are starting or have recently started treatment. Participants will help researchers understand weight and muscle loss related to cancer to improve future treatments.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with unresectable or stage IV lung cancer.
  • I have been diagnosed with unresectable or stage IV pancreatic cancer.
  • I have been diagnosed with unresectable or stage IV colorectal cancer.
  • I plan to start new cancer treatment in the next 6 weeks or have started it in the last 6 weeks.
  • I am 18 years of age or older.
  • I have an ECOG performance status of 0, 1, or 2.
  • I can understand, speak, and read English.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have restrictions that prevent me from doing physical function tests.
  • I have major surgeries planned within the next 3 months.
  • I have received chemotherapy or surgery for another primary cancer in the last 3 years.
  • I am pregnant.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
This study evaluates cancer-related weight and muscle mass loss, symptoms, and physical function (cachexia) in patients undergoing treatment for colorectal, lung, or pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery (unresectable) or is stage IV. Patients with these cancer types are at risk for developing cancer cachexia (CC), which is defined as weight loss, muscle loss, and fat loss due to can…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Have a primary diagnosis of unresectable or stage IV 1) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), 2) pancreatic adenocarcinoma, or 3) colorectal cancer * Note: Patients do not need to have cachexia to be eligible * Plan to start first-line systemic anti-cancer therapy (chemothera…
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