Brain and behavior changes in cancer-related weight loss
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a diagnosis of cancer (other than brain cancer)
- You have lost more than 5% of your body weight in the last 6 months or have a poor appetite related to cancer
- You are not currently taking antibiotics for an infection
- You do not have any metal implants or devices that would prevent an MRI scan
- You are not pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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