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Clinical trial Recruiting at 13 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

Registry to monitor malnutrition in cancer patients

Official title: Multicentric, Observational, Longitudinal Study for the Evaluation of Nutritional Management Implications in Newly Diagnosed Italian Cancer Patients: The Italian Registry of Malnutrition in Oncology (IRMO)

Run by Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia · NCT06337019 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see how tracking nutrition in newly diagnosed or treated cancer patients can help improve their health and quality of life.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment1500 (estimated)
SponsorFondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia
Academic / other
Locations16 sites (Bari, BA and 15 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 25, 2022
Main results expectedOctober 2027
Study endsOctober 2027
Registry record updatedApril 3, 2024
Trial IDNCT06337019 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with a new diagnosis of specific cancers who are eligible for active treatment.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are unable to undertake the expected measurements or guarantee attendance at follow-up visits 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

The Italian Registry of Malnutrition in Oncology (IRMO) aims to create a digital register for newly diagnosed or treated cancer patients to monitor their nutritional status and identify malnutrition early. This multicentric longitudinal observational study will collect real-world clinical data on malnutrition in oncology across Italy, focusing on its implications for overall survival and quality of life. By establishing a prospective cohort, the study seeks to improve nutritional care practices and management for cancer patients undergoing active treatment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved nutritional support and management for cancer patients, potentially enhancing their survival and quality of life.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is focused on collecting real-world data, similar studies have shown that improved nutritional management can positively impact cancer patient outcomes.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged ≥18 years;
* New diagnosis of the following cancers: head and neck, oesophagus/stomach, colorectal, hepato-biliary, pancreatic, lung, prostate, other urogenital, breast, gynaecological and, soft tissue sarcomas and melanomas; patients with a new diagnosis of metastatic disease will be also included;
* Eligible for active treatment;
* Written informed consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Impossibility to undertake the expected measurements;
* Impossibility to guarantee the attendance of the follow-up visits.

Where it's running

  • IRCCS Saverio De Bellis
    Castellana Grotte, Ba, Italy     Recruiting
  • Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
    Bologna, Bo, Italy     Recruiting
  • Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori "Dino Amadori" IRCCS
    Meldola, Fc, Italy     Recruiting
  • IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milano
    Milan, Mi, Italy     Recruiting
  • Centro di Riferimento Oncologico
    Aviano, Pn, Italy     Recruiting
  • IOV Istituto Oncologico Veneto
    Padova, Pv, Italy     Recruiting
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  • AUSL IRCCS Reggio-Emilia
    Reggio Emilia, Re, Italy     Recruiting
  • IDI IRCCS - Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata
    Roma, Rm, Italy     Recruiting
  • Istituto Nazionale Tumori Regina Elena
    Roma, Rm, Italy     Recruiting
  • Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli
    Roma, Rm, Italy     Recruiting
  • Istituto di Candiolo - Fondazione del Piemonte per l'Oncologia - IRCCS
    Candiolo, To, Italy     Recruiting
  • IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria
    Negrar, Vr, Italy     Recruiting
  • Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia
    Pavia, Italy     Recruiting
  • IRCCS Istituto Tumori Giovanni Paolo II,
    Bari, Ba, Italy     Not yet recruiting
  • IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino
    Genova, Ge, Italy     Not yet recruiting
  • Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS Fondazione G. Pascale
    Naples, Italy     Not yet recruiting

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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.
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