Impact of muscle loss on chemotherapy side effects in cancer patients

Effect of Sarcopenia on the Occurrence of Toxicity Related to Anti-cancer Treatments. Prospective Cohort Study

Not applicable Interventional Centre Hospitalier Metropole Savoie · NCT06274268

This study is testing how muscle loss affects the side effects of chemotherapy in cancer patients to see if it makes treatment harder to handle.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment700 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Metropole Savoie Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Chambéry)
Trial IDNCT06274268 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to investigate how sarcopenia, or muscle loss, affects the occurrence of treatment-related toxicity during the initial phase of chemotherapy in cancer patients. The study will assess participants' body composition and muscular performance through various tests, including impedancemetry and physical performance evaluations. Data will be collected at multiple points: during the first chemotherapy session, after the second course, and at 6 and 12 months post-treatment. An exploratory component will also focus on patients undergoing specific breast cancer treatments.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults over 18 with a histologically confirmed solid malignant tumor requiring systemic treatment.

Not a fit: Patients with cancers not requiring systemic treatment or those with a history of cancer in the past five years may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify patients at higher risk for chemotherapy-related toxicity, allowing for tailored treatment approaches.

How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, similar studies have indicated that sarcopenia can influence treatment outcomes in cancer patients.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients over 18 years old
* Patient with a diagnosis of a histologically proven solid malignant tumor with an indication for systemic treatment during initial treatment.
* CT/PET performed within 45 days before initiation of systemic treatment.
* Patient able to sign informed consent for participation in the study
* Patient affiliated to a social security system

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of cancer in the five years preceding inclusion other than localized skin or cervical cancers.
* Patient with cancer not requiring systemic treatment.
* Pregnant women.
* Patient with a pace maker or defibrillator
* Patient deprived of liberty or benefiting from a legal protection measure

Where this trial is running

Chambéry

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 SarcopeniaOncologyPhysical InactivityToxicity Due to Chemotherapy
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.