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NCT Number: NCT03637569

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

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

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Key information

Conditions

Pancreas Cancer Adenocarcinoma Biliary Tract Diseases Biliary Tract Neoplasms Carcinoma Cholangiocarcinoma Digestive System Diseases Digestive System Neoplasms Endocrine Gland Neoplasms Endocrine System Diseases Gallbladder Cancer Gallbladder Diseases Gallbladder Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Histologic Type Neoplasms by Site Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial Pancreatic Diseases Pancreatic Neoplasms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

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

Exclusion criteria

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

Treatment and study plan

Measurement of triceps skinfold thickness

Other

By using skin thickness caliper, measure triceps skinfold thickness on the half of forearm (Rt side). In every 3 weeks, triceps skinfold thickness will be measured.

Primary outcomes

  1. Overall survival

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 2 year

    The duration between diagnosis and death

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Jong-In Chnag, M.D.

CONTACT

[email protected]

82-2-3410-3409

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Samsung Medical Center

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Relationship Between Triceps Skinfold and Overall Survival of Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer.

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2026
First posted
Aug 20, 2018
Registry last updated
Aug 25, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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