Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 40 to 100

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 typeObservational
Ages40 Years to 100 Years
SexAll
Enrollment1500 (estimated)
SponsorWest China Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Chengdu, Sichuan)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 1, 2023
Main results expectedNovember 2027
Study endsNovember 2028
Registry record updatedMarch 25, 2024
Trial IDNCT06327594 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

  • 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

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.