Exercise for people with cancer-related weight loss
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether aerobic and resistance exercises can help people with advanced gastrointestinal cancer who have lost weight (cachexia). It aims to improve strength, function, and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You have stage 3 or 4 gastrointestinal cancer (like stomach, colon, or pancreatic cancer).
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are currently receiving chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy, and it has been at least 6 weeks since any surgery.
- You have lost more than 5% of your body weight in the last 6 months, or more than 2% if your BMI is below 20, or more than 2% if you have muscle loss.
- You are generally active and able to do daily activities (Karnofsky score of 80 or higher).
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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