Evaluating energy needs in bladder cancer patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the energy requirements and muscle function of patients undergoing treatment for bladder cancer. By monitoring resting energy expenditure (REE) and levels of growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15), the study seeks to identify early signs of cachexia, a condition that can significantly impact treatment outcomes. The findings could lead to improved strategies for managing cachexia and enhancing patient care during and after treatment. The study focuses on patients receiving platinum-based chemotherapy followed by radical cystectomy, aiming to gather data that could inform future therapeutic approaches.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Confirmed cancer diagnosis
* Scheduled for platinum-based chemotherapy followed by radical cystectomy
* Adequate renal and cardiac function for platinum-based chemotherapy

Exclusion Criteria:

* Prior chemotherapy or radiotherapy for bladder cancer
* Severe cardiac, renal, hepatic, respiratory or metabolic diseases
* Pregnant or breastfeeding
* Uncontrolled conditions that could affect study outcomes

Where it's running

• University of Kansas Medical Center
  Kansas City, Kansas, United States Recruiting
• University of Kansas Medical Center
  Kansas City, Kansas, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jill M Hamilton-Reeves, PhD, RD, CSO — University of Kansas Medical Center
• Study coordinator: Jill M. Hamilton-Reeves, PhD, RD, CSO
• Email: jhamilton-reeves@kumc.edu
• Phone: 913-588-7650

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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.