Cancer Cachexia
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-09-16Clinical Trial Update: Is Clarithromycin a Potential Treatment for Cachexia in People With Lung Cancer? [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial evaluating clarithromycin for cancer cachexia in lung cancer patients has been terminated.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-08-31Clinical Trial Update: Nabilone Effect on the Attenuation of Anorexia, Nutritional Status and Quality of Life in Lung Cancer Patients [Phase 2, Phase 3]
Phase 2/Phase 3 clinical trial assessing nabilone for attenuation of anorexia and improvements in nutritional status and quality of life in …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-07-29Clinical Trial Update: Chemotherapy-related Toxicity, Nutritional Status and Quality of Life [NA]
Clinical trial update examining chemotherapy-related toxicity, nutritional status, and quality of life in cancer patients, including those w…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-07-14Clinical Trial Update: Comparison of Megestrol and/or Omega-3 Fatty Acid-Enriched Nutritional Supplement in Treating Patients With Cancer-Related Weight Loss and Lack of Appetite [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial evaluating megestrol acetate and an omega-3 fatty acid-enriched nutritional supplement for cancer-related weight loss and anor…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-02-12Clinical Trial Update: Multimodal Treatment Strategy for Cancer Cachexia [NA]
This clinical trial update reports on a multimodal treatment strategy for cancer cachexia conducted at MD Anderson; the study was terminated…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2015-12-04Clinical Trial Update: The Safety and Effect Study of Acupuncture for Anorexia in Patients With Gastrointestinal Tract and Lung Cancers [Phase 2, Phase 3]
A clinical trial update describing the safety and efficacy study of acupuncture for anorexia in patients with gastrointestinal tract and lun…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-12-04Clinical Trial Update: Development of a Non-invasive Assessment of Skeletal Muscle Loss in Cancer Patients
Completed clinical trial from The University of Texas Medical Branch evaluating a non-invasive method to assess skeletal muscle loss in canc…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-09-30Clinical Trial Update: Biological Markers in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer Experiencing Weight Loss
A completed clinical trial examined biological markers in pancreatic cancer patients experiencing weight loss (cancer cachexia) to understan…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-07-09Clinical Trial Update: Cancer Anorexia and the Central Nervous System
An investigation into interventions for cancer-related anorexia involving the central nervous system, which completed and posted results in …
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FDA approval · 2015-06-08FDA Approved: MEGESTROL ACETATE — Supplemental Application (Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC)
FDA approved Upsher-Smith Laboratories' supplemental application for Megestrol Acetate (generic megestrol acetate) under ANDA 203139.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-05-13Clinical Trial Update: Clinical Study of BYM338 for the Treatment of Unintentional Weight Loss in Patients With Cancer of the Lung or the Pancreas [Phase 2]
Phase 2 study of bimagrumab (BYM338) for cancer cachexia causing unintentional weight loss in patients with lung or pancreatic cancer has co…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-03-10Clinical Trial Update: Effect of Omega-3 Supplements on the Prevention of Cachexia in Head and Neck Cancer Treated With Radio(Chemo)Therapy [Phase 2, Phase 3]
A Phase 2/3 clinical trial evaluating omega-3 fatty acid supplements to prevent cachexia in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing ra…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-01-30Clinical Trial Update: Impact of Nutritional Intervention in Indian Female Cancer Cachexia Patients [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial evaluating nutritional intervention in Indian female cancer cachexia patients has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-09-10Clinical Trial Update: A Clinical Study With MT-102 in Subjects With Cancer Cachexia [Phase 2]
This document reports the completion of a Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating MT-102 in subjects with cancer cachexia.
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FDA approval · 2014-08-27FDA Approved: MEGESTROL ACETATE — Original Application (Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC)
FDA approved Upsher-Smith's generic Megestrol acetate (ANDA 203139), confirming a generic version of the therapy for cancer- and AIDS-relate…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-02-03Clinical Trial Update: Cyproheptadine and Megestrol in Preventing Weight Loss in Children With Cachexia Caused By Cancer or Cancer Treatment [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial evaluating cyproheptadine and megestrol to prevent weight loss in children with cancer-related cachexia; the study has complet…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2013-09-02Clinical Trial Update: Safety and Efficacy of RC-1291 HCl in Patients With Cancer Related Anorexia and Weight Loss [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 trial update reports on the safety and efficacy of RC-1291 HCl in patients with cancer-related anorexia and weight loss (cancer ca…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2013-09-02Clinical Trial Update: Placebo Controlled, Randomized Safety and Efficacy Study of RC-1291 in Cancer Anorexia/Cachexia [Phase 2]
A placebo-controlled, randomized Phase 2 study evaluating the safety and efficacy of RC-1291 in cancer cachexia has been completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2013-09-02Clinical Trial Update: Placebo Controlled, Randomized Safety and Efficacy Study of RC-1291 in Cancer Anorexia/Cachexia. [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 randomized, placebo-controlled study evaluating RC-1291 for cancer cachexia has completed.
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FDA label_change · 2013-01-16FDA Approved: MEGESTROL ACETATE — Supplemental Application (Strides Pharma Science Limited)
FDA approved a supplemental application for Megestrol Acetate from Strides Pharma Science Limited, resulting in labeling changes for the pro…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-12-18Clinical Trial Update: Phase II Study of Remeron for Cancer Patients Losing More Than 10% of Their Body Weight [Phase 2]
A Phase II trial of mirtazapine (Remeron) for cancer cachexia in patients with advanced cancer was terminated, with results posted in Decemb…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-11-27Clinical Trial Update: Open Label Study With OHR/AVR118 in Advanced Cancer Patients With Anorexia-Cachexia [Phase 2]
Open-label Phase 2 trial of OHR/AVR118 in advanced cancer patients with anorexia-cachexia; current status is UNKNOWN.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-01-13Clinical Trial Update: Pilot Study of APD209 in Cancer Cachexia [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 pilot study of APD209 for cancer cachexia conducted by Acacia Pharma Ltd has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2011-10-12Clinical Trial Update: Haelan and Nutrition in Cancer Patients [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial evaluating Haelan as nutrition support in cancer patients with anorexia, weight loss, and cachexia was terminated; results wer…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2011-09-08Clinical Trial Update: A Pilot Study of Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) in Patients With Cancer Cachexia [NA]
A completed pilot clinical trial evaluated eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) for cancer cachexia; results were posted in 2011.