Status:

RECRUITING

LOTUS-CC: An Observational Research Study to Uncover Subtypes of Cancer Cachexia

Lead Sponsor:

University of Rochester

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Conditions:

Advanced Colorectal Carcinoma

Advanced Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

This study evaluates cancer-related weight and muscle mass loss, symptoms, and physical function (cachexia) in patients undergoing treatment for colorectal, lung, or pancreatic cancer that cannot be r...

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: I. To identify multiple distinct diagnostic subtypes within the syndrome of CC as defined by host characteristics (e.g. cachexia symptoms, physical activity, physical function, blo...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Have a primary diagnosis of unresectable or stage IV 1) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), 2) pancreatic adenocarcinoma, or 3) colorectal cancer
  • Note: Patients do not need to have cachexia to be eligible
  • Plan to start first-line systemic anti-cancer therapy (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, interventional clinical trial) in the next 6 weeks or has started first-line systemic therapy in the previous 6 weeks.
  • NOTE: Patients who received systemic anti-cancer therapy previously as part of adjuvant or neoadjuvant treatment and have since recurred are still eligible if such treatment ended \> 6 months prior to enrollment. Patients receiving concurrent radiation with systemic therapy or received local therapy alone (surgery, radiation therapy \[RT\]) prior to first line therapy remain eligible. Patients receiving maintenance treatment after first line therapy are not eligible
  • Have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0, 1 or 2
  • Be able to understand, speak and read English
  • Be 18 years of age or older

Exclusion

  • Have contraindications to physical function assessments (30-second arm curl, Timed-Up-And-Go test, or 30-second chair-stand test) per the treating provider or their designee
  • Have any planned major surgeries within the next 3 months
  • Have received chemotherapy or surgery for separate primary cancer within the past 3 years other than early local staged non-melanoma skin cancer
  • Be pregnant

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 4 2023

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 30 2028

Estimated Enrollment :

800 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06073431

Start Date

December 4 2023

End Date

September 30 2028

Last Update

January 9 2026

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Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States, 72903

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Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers-Aurora

Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012

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Boulder Community Foothills Hospital

Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80303

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Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers-Boulder

Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80304