L-carnitine nutrition for weight loss in lung cancer
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests if adding L-carnitine to liquid nutrition can help people with non-small cell lung cancer who are losing weight and muscle mass. It is for those who are on chemotherapy and have lost weight recently.
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Who can take part
- You have non-small cell lung cancer that is confirmed by a biopsy.
- You have significant weight loss or low muscle mass related to your cancer.
- You are age 18 or older and are about to start or are currently on chemotherapy.
- You have adequate organ function (kidney, liver, blood counts) based on recent tests.
- You do not have uncontrolled diabetes, serious heart problems, or conditions that prevent taking nutrition by mouth or tube.
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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