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Sarcopenia Risk Screening in Patients With Gastrointestinal Cancer Using SARC-F
Led by Institute of Oncology Ljubljana · Updated on 2026-02-17
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
186 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Sarcopenia is a syndrome characterized by progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength and is associated with worse outcomes in cancer patients. It can negatively affect prognosis, increase postoperative complications, reduce tolerance to systemic therapy, and impair quality of life. Sarcopenia may be present even in patients with preserved nutritional status or overweight. This study aims to evaluate the proportion of patients with gastrointestinal cancer who are at risk of sarcopenia, as assessed by the SARC-F screening questionnaire, before initiation of systemic treatment and during treatment. Patients with a positive screening result may be referred for further nutritional evaluation and assessment of sarcopenia severity using anthropometric measurements and DXA, according to standard clinical practice.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Sarcopenia Risk Screening in Patients With Gastrointestinal Cancer Using SARC-F
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adult patients (≥18 years) with gastrointestinal cancer
- Planned for or receiving systemic anticancer treatment (adjuvant or metastatic)
- Able to complete the SARC-F screening questionnaire
- Provided written informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients younger than 18 years
- Unable to complete the questionnaire (e.g., severe cognitive impairment or inability to cooperate)
- Not eligible for systemic anticancer treatment
- Refusal to participate in the study
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Institute of Oncology Ljubljana
Ljubljana, Slovenia, 1000
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Research Team
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Klavdija Korošec
CONTACT
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Neža Gros
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
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Allocation
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
1
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