Clinical trials
Cachexia clinical trials
Below are recruiting cachexia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 46 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06868849RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of JMT203 for Cancer-Related Weight Loss
This trial tests a new drug called JMT203 for people with cancer-related weight loss (cachexia). It aims to see if the drug can help prevent or reverse weight loss in patients with certain solid tumors who are also receiving or have recently completed anti-cancer therapy.
ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT04627376Recruiting
Program to help prevent cancer-related weight and muscle loss
This trial tests a “multimodal” program meant to help people with cancer avoid developing cachexia, a condition that causes unwanted weight and muscle loss. It may help you stay stronger and maintain weight if you are not yet in advanced or rapidly worsening stages.
LimassolAges 18 years+ - NCT06112964Recruiting
Brain and behavior changes in cancer-related weight loss
This study looks at changes in thinking, behavior, and brain structure that can happen when people with cancer lose weight and appetite (called cachexia). Researchers will use questionnaires and brain scans to understand these changes, which may help improve care for people with cancer.
CambridgeAges 18 years+ - NCT06898255RecruitingPhase 1
GFS202A for advanced solid tumors with weight loss
This study tests a new drug called GFS202A for people with advanced solid tumors who are experiencing weight loss or have a low body mass index (cachexia). The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can help improve appetite and weight.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT07237464RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of GB18 injection in healthy adults
This early-phase trial tests a new injection called GB18 in healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. It may help researchers understand how to treat conditions that involve the immune system.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–55 - NCT07107087Recruiting
Combined therapy for weight loss and muscle weakness in kidney dialysis
This study tests a program combining exercise, nutritional support, and omega-3 supplements to help kidney dialysis patients who have lost weight and muscle strength. It aims to improve appetite, energy levels, and physical function.
Antrim, County AntrimAges 18 years+ - NCT07112196RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Visugromab for cancer-related weight loss
This trial tests a medicine called visugromab for people with advanced cancer who have also lost weight. It aims to help with that weight loss (cachexia) and potentially improve your quality of life.
Norwich, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07231120RecruitingPhase 1
Testing SXRN injection for cancer-related weight loss
This trial tests a new injection called SXRN for people with advanced cancer who have lost weight and appetite (cancer cachexia). The goal is to see if it is safe and might help improve weight and appetite.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06517199RecruitingPhase 3
Olanzapine for cancer-related appetite and weight loss
This trial tests whether the drug olanzapine can help improve appetite and reduce weight loss in people with advanced cancer who are not currently receiving chemotherapy or other anti-cancer treatment. It may be an option if you have lost weight and have little appetite.
BangkokAges 18 years+ - NCT07243379RecruitingPhase 4
Studying nanocrystalline megestrol acetate for weight loss in cancer
This study tests a special form of the drug megestrol acetate (Megace) in cancer patients who have lost weight and appetite (cachexia). It aims to see if this medication can help improve weight gain and quality of life.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–85 - NCT05865535RecruitingPhase 1
Dose study of AV-380 for cancer-related weight loss
This Phase 1 trial tests a new drug (AV-380) in people with solid tumor cancer who are losing weight and muscle because of cancer. It mainly helps researchers find a safe dose and see how the body responds, and it may offer a new option for cancer-related cachexia.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07408505Recruiting
New appetite drug for weight loss in advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new form of a drug (nano-megestrol acetate) to help people with advanced pancreatic cancer who are losing weight and have poor appetite. It aims to see if it can improve cachexia, a condition of severe weight loss and muscle wasting.
JinanAges 18–75 - NCT05376592Recruiting
Study genes and weight loss in pancreatic cancer
This study looks at how a person’s genetic variations may relate to cancer-related weight loss (cachexia) in pancreatic cancer. It may help researchers better understand who is most at risk and guide future treatments.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05606523Recruiting
Test gut bacteria treatment for weight loss in pancreatic cancer
This study looks at how changing the gut microbiome (gut bacteria) may help people with pancreatic cancer regain strength and slow or reverse cancer-related weight loss (cachexia). It also studies gut bacteria differences in people with pancreatic cancer who are losing weight versus those whose weight is stable, and in healthy volunteers.
GenevaAges 18 years+ - NCT06940102Recruiting
A study on megestrol acetate for weight loss in advanced digestive cancer
This study tests a special form of megestrol acetate (a medicine that can help with appetite and weight gain) in people with advanced digestive system cancers who are about to start or are already taking a type of targeted therapy called a TKI. The goal is to see if it helps with cancer-related weight loss and wasting (cachexia).
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+ - NCT06986265Recruiting
Kidney failure, weight loss, and gut health study
This study looks at how gut bacteria might affect weight loss in people with kidney failure who are on dialysis. It may help find new ways to prevent or treat weight loss in this condition.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT07033026RecruitingPhase 2
Study of NGM120 for weight loss in colorectal cancer
This study tests an experimental drug called NGM120 for people with colorectal cancer who are losing weight (a condition called cancer cachexia). It is a placebo-controlled trial, meaning some participants will receive the drug and some will receive a placebo, to see if the drug helps stop or reverse this weight loss.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07168226RecruitingPhase 2
Trial of ASCA101 for Cancer-Related Weight Loss
This trial tests a new drug, ASCA101, for people with certain cancers who are experiencing unwanted weight loss (cachexia). It aims to see if the drug can help improve appetite and stabilize weight. Participants must have colorectal, ovarian, or lung cancer and meet specific weight loss criteria.
Seoul, Gangnam-guAges 19 years+ - NCT07519564RecruitingPhase 1
Study of GB18 Injection for Cancer-Related Weight Loss
This Phase 1 trial tests a new drug called GB18 to help cancer patients who have experienced significant weight loss and muscle wasting—a condition called cancer cachexia. The drug works by targeting a specific protein involved in weight loss, and researchers want to learn if it can help patients regain weight and strength while also being safe.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07519837Recruiting
Understanding Cancer Wasting in Digestive Cancers
This study explores why certain cancers cause patients to lose weight and muscle (called cancer cachexia) and tests ways to reverse it. Researchers will study tissue samples from patients with cancers of the food pipe, liver, stomach, or bile ducts to understand what's happening at a cellular level.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+ - NCT07633236RecruitingPhase 3
Olanzapine to prevent appetite and weight loss during cancer chemotherapy
This study tests whether olanzapine, a medication that can increase appetite, helps prevent severe appetite loss and muscle wasting in patients with ovarian or stomach cancer who are receiving chemotherapy before surgery. The goal is to help patients maintain nutrition and strength during treatment.
MoscowAges Any age - NCT07670286Recruiting
Spotting early warning signs of pancreatic cancer wasting
This study checks if advanced computer analysis of your tumor and body can predict severe weight loss and muscle wasting (cachexia) from pancreatic cancer. If you join, you may help doctors find earlier warning signs to improve treatment.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06989437RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of Ponsegromab for Pancreatic Cancer with Weight Loss
This study tests an experimental drug called ponsegromab for people with advanced pancreatic cancer who experience severe weight loss and fatigue. It aims to see if the drug can help improve weight and energy levels while you continue standard chemotherapy.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07776353Recruiting
Understanding weight loss in advanced cancer
This study looks at how weight loss and muscle loss affect people with advanced cancer. It aims to find different types of weight loss to better guide treatment and care.
Pleasanton, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cachexia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 46 recruiting cachexia studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a cachexia trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a cachexia trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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