The Relationship Between Triceps Skinfold and Overall Survival of Pancreas, Bile Duct, Gallbladder Cancer

Last updated: August 24, 2023
Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Pancreatic Cancer

Liver Cancer

Gall Bladder Disorders

Treatment

Measurement of triceps skinfold thickness

Clinical Study ID

NCT03637569
SMC 2018-04-087-001
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

In this study, the investigators aim to demonstration of relationship between triceps skinfold thickness and overall survival of pancreatic cancer, cholangiocarcinoma and GB cancer.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Newly diagnosed pancreatic, bile duct or gallbladder cancer patients, undergoingtherapeutic management (including surgery, chemotherapy or palliative care).
  • Age above 18 years old

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Other malignant disease
  • Underlying intestinal disease that cause absorprtion disorder
  • Underlying psychiatric disorder such as eating disorder (bulimia, anorexia)

Study Design

Total Participants: 1000
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Measurement of triceps skinfold thickness
Phase:
Study Start date:
April 01, 2018
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2026

Study Description

Cachexia is frequently seen in pancreatic cancer(70-80%) and associated with reduced survival, reduced treatment tolerance and reduction in QoL. In recent studies, low-normal BMI have worse outcome (overall mortality) in cardiovascular, malignant, chronic disease (So called "obesity paradox") BMI is simple method but hard to define body composition because BMI is based on only weight and height. Skinfold thickness is strongly associated with body fatness than BMI. In this study, the ivestigators aim to demonstration of relationship between triceps skinfold thickness and overall survival of pancreatic cancer, cholangiocarcinoma and GB cancer.

Connect with a study center

  • Samsung Medical Center

    Seoul,
    Korea, Republic of

    Active - Recruiting

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