Sarcopenia is an Independent Prognostic Factor for Overall Survival in Patients With Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

The primary objective of this study was to validate Total Psoas Area (TPA) measurement as an independent prognostic factor of overall survival in patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Secondary objective was to describe the evolution of the TPA during the follow-up.

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Key information

Conditions

Pancreatic Neoplasms Digestive System Diseases Digestive System Neoplasms Endocrine Gland Neoplasms Endocrine System Diseases Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Pancreatic Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

All patients consecutive enrolled from January 2009 to December 2015 who underwent at least one chemotherapy for pancreatic adenocarcinoma, whatever the stage

Exclusion criteria

A patient record captured outside the time frame from January 2009 to December 2015

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

overall survival

Time frame: 24 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2015
Primary completion: 2016
Study completion: 2016
First posted: Nov 30, 2016
Registry last updated: Nov 30, 2016

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