Assessing muscle loss in lung cancer patients using imaging techniques
Official title: Study on the Value of Musculoskeletal Cross-modal Imaging Assessment System in the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Sarcopenia in Lung Cancer Patients
Run by West China Hospital · NCT06327594 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new way to use ultrasound and scans to find muscle loss in lung cancer patients to see if catching it early can help improve their treatment and recovery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 40 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | West China Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chengdu, Sichuan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | November 2027 |
| Study ends | November 2028 |
| Registry record updated | March 25, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06327594 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include hospitalized patients scheduled for radical resection of lung cancer who have undergone a CT/MRI examination within the past week.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with amputated limbs, severe edema, implantable pacemakers, or those unable to complete the study due to impaired consciousness or poor health may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a combined imaging assessment system using ultrasound and abdominal CT/MRI to diagnose and monitor sarcopenia in lung cancer patients. It focuses on understanding the relationship between sarcopenia and lung cancer prognosis, particularly during the perioperative period. By identifying sarcopenia early, the study seeks to improve patient outcomes through timely nutritional support and interventions. The research will also explore the long-term prognosis of lung cancer patients with sarcopenia.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved diagnostic methods and better management strategies for lung cancer patients suffering from sarcopenia.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of using combined imaging techniques is innovative, previous studies have indicated a significant prevalence of sarcopenia in lung cancer patients, suggesting a need for improved diagnostic methods.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Hospitalized patients scheduled for radical resection of lung cancer. 2. With a CT/MRI examination within 1 week. 3. The compliance of examination was good. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Amputated arm or leg. 2. Severe oedema (oedema higher than knee level). 3. Implantable pacemaker. 4. Impaired consciousness, poor general health, or other reasons that would prevent the individual from completing the study.
Where it's running
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Xinyi Tang
Chengdu, Sichuan, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Xinyi Tang — Department of Medical Ultrasound, West China Hospital, Sichuan University
- Study coordinator: Xinyi Tang, Dr.
- Email: tangxinyi1996@outlook.com
- Phone: +8615680819215
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.