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AI-Driven Early Detection of Cachexia in Pancreatic Cancer and Feasibility of Diet and Exercise Interventions

Observational H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute · NCT07249775

This project will test an AI tool to spot early cancer-related weight loss and see if diet and exercise support are acceptable for people with newly diagnosed pancreatic cancer.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment120 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Academic / other
Locations1 site (Tampa, Florida)
Trial IDNCT07249775 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational effort combines retrospective records from the Florida Pancreas Collaborative with prospective enrollment of newly diagnosed pancreatic cancer patients at Moffitt Cancer Center. Researchers will validate a multimodal AI model that uses clinical, imaging, and lifestyle data to detect early cancer-associated cachexia. Enrolled participants will complete baseline lifestyle and symptom assessments, extended lifestyle monitoring, and a feasibility survey about diet and exercise interventions. The study will describe how well the AI predicts early weight and muscle loss and whether patients find the proposed nutritional and activity supports practical and acceptable.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Adults (≥18) with histologically or clinically confirmed pancreatic exocrine cancer, ECOG 0-2, able to take oral nutrition, able to read and speak English, and likely to receive systemic therapy are the intended participants.

Not a fit: People who are pregnant or breastfeeding, currently receiving enteral or parenteral nutrition, or with medical conditions such as significant ascites that preclude accurate assessment may not receive benefit from the interventions tested.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the project could enable earlier detection of cachexia and support timely diet/exercise approaches that may preserve weight, strength, and quality of life.

How similar studies have performed: Related predictive-modeling work and nutrition/exercise programs for cancer cachexia have shown mixed but encouraging early results, while multimodal AI specifically applied to pancreatic cancer cachexia remains relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years
* Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of pancreatic exocrine malignancy (e.g.pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, acinar cell carcinoma, pancreatic adenosquamous carcinoma, etc.) or clinical features highly suggestive of such malignancy with diagnostic confirmation anticipated during the screening or early study period.
* Presentation consistent with resectable, borderline resectable, local, or locally advanced, or metastatic disease
* May or may not have had surgery
* Treatment plan likely includes systemic therapy for pancreatic cancer
* ECOG performance status 0-2
* Able to tolerate oral intake and not currently receiving enteral or parenteral nutrition
* Able to read and speak English
* Able to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant or breastfeeding at the time of enrollment
* Current use of tube feeding (enteral) or total parenteral nutrition
* Presence of ascites or other findings suggestive of decompensated disease
* Evidence or history of bowel obstruction or any gastrointestinal condition that may limit food intake
* Severe or uncontrolled psychiatric illness (e.g., psychosis, dementia) that would interfere with participation
* Presence of other uncontrolled intercurrent illnesses (e.g., infection, heart failure, liver failure) that may interfere with protocol adherence

Where this trial is running

Tampa, Florida

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Pancreatic CancerCancer Cachexia
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.