Global look at how cancer affects appearance

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 multi-country cross-sectional survey will invite 50 men and 50 women (100 total) aged 18 and older with advanced cancer from eight countries to complete an anonymous, one-time digital questionnaire accessed by a QR code at participating cancer clinics. Collected data include current weight and weight history, height, previous weight-loss attempts, education, marital status, body image measured by the Body Image Scale, nutrition-impact symptoms using the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale, and recent dietary choices. No personal identifiers are collected, and Body Image Scale missing items will be handled per the scoring protocol while other missing data will be analyzed as complete cases without imputation. The investigators intend to compare perceptions of weight loss across genders and countries to inform gender-sensitive nutrition recommendations in palliative care.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Clinical diagnosis of cancer
* Must be able to understand the consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

\- Expected survival time \< 3 months

Where it's running

• Karolinska Institutet
  Stockholm, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Charlotte Goodrose-Flore, RDN, PhD
• Email: charlotte.goodrose.flores@ki.se
• Phone: +46706442303

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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.