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Gut-Liver-Muscle Axis in Cancer Cachexia

2 de noviembre de 2026 actualizado por: University of Colorado, Denver

The Gut-Liver-Muscle Axis in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Who Experience Weight Loss: Influence of Preoperative Nutritional Supplementation

The purpose of this study is to determine if consuming a nutritional supplement before surgery affects weight loss, inflammation, and muscle in people with head and neck cancer cachexia. The investigators are doing this study to learn more about weight and muscle loss in people with cancer that does not improve with just eating more calories; this condition is called cancer cachexia. Nutritional drinks created with nutrients that may reduce inflammation and help balance the body's immune system may be a promising treatment for cancer cachexia.

The primary question is if these nutritional interventions affect muscle function through the gut-liver-muscle axis, which can be thought of as a biological "three-way conversation." The gut digests food and hosts a microbiome (a community of bacteria), the liver processes these nutrients and filters toxins, and muscles use this energy. If one part struggles, it can affect the others, impacting overall energy, metabolism, and strength.

The primary goal of this study is to determine feasibility and safety.

Descripción general del estudio

Estado

Aún no reclutando

Condiciones

Intervención / Tratamiento

Tipo de estudio

Intervencionista

Inscripción (Estimado)

20

Fase

  • No aplica

Contactos y Ubicaciones

Esta sección proporciona los datos de contacto de quienes realizan el estudio e información sobre dónde se lleva a cabo este estudio.

Estudio Contacto

Ubicaciones de estudio

    • Colorado
      • Aurora, Colorado, Estados Unidos, 80045
        • UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
        • Contacto:
        • Investigador principal:
          • Carissa Thomas, MD

Criterios de participación

Los investigadores buscan personas que se ajusten a una determinada descripción, denominada criterio de elegibilidad. Algunos ejemplos de estos criterios son el estado de salud general de una persona o tratamientos previos.

Criterio de elegibilidad

Edades elegibles para estudiar

40 años a 89 años (Adulto, Adulto Mayor)

Acepta Voluntarios Saludables

No

Géneros elegibles para el estudio

Todos

Descripción

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Provision to sign and date the consent form.

  • Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study.

  • Willingness to adhere to the intervention regimen, including enrollment at least 15 days before scheduled surgery.

  • Be a male or female aged 40-89 years.

  • For persons of reproductive potential, agree to use of highly effective method(s) of contraception and negative pregnancy test, if applicable.

  • Diagnosis of any T stage, any subsite within the head and neck that are scheduled to undergo surgical resection.

  • Planned standard of care surgery with curative intent for squamous cell carcinoma. Only major surgery will be included with major surgery defined as any free flap reconstruction, any regional flap reconstruction (including pec major, submental flap, and supraclavicular artery island flap), oral composite resection, oropharyngectomy, total laryngectomy, maxillectomy with or without orbital exenteration, and/or a radical neck dissection if it includes a free flap or regional flap reconstruction.

  • Meets at least one of the following criteria for cancer cachexia, in addition to presence of systemic inflammation (CRP >5mg/L):

    1. > 5% weight loss* in the last six months or

    2. BMI < 20 kg/m2 on day of evaluation and > 2% weight loss* in the last six months or

    3. Presence of sarcopenia** on day of evaluation and > 2% weight loss* in the last six months

      • Percentage weight loss calculated as: (current weight - previous weight)/previous weight × 100; may be documented or reported ** Sarcopenia defined by accepted skeletal muscle index for age and sex based on L3 CT body composition analysis or alternatively by physical exam by a clinician.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Contraindication to consumption of Impact AR, such as pregnancy, organ transplantation, autoimmune disease, chronic immunosuppression, severe allergy to fish oil, or strict adherence to vegetarian/vegan diet, or other contraindications at the discretion of investigator.
  • Gastrointestinal disorders (inflammatory bowel disease, colon or rectal cancer, previous colon or small intestine resection).
  • Stage III or higher chronic kidney disease.
  • History of inflammatory liver disorders including (Cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or C infection, primary biliary disease, acute or chronic pancreatitis).
  • Active acute or chronic pancreatitis.
  • Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes not managed with insulin.
  • History of chemoradiation (except preoperative immunotherapy) or patients with recurrent head and neck cancer.

Plan de estudios

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¿Cómo está diseñado el estudio?

Detalles de diseño

  • Propósito principal: Cuidados de apoyo
  • Asignación: Aleatorizado
  • Modelo Intervencionista: Asignación paralela
  • Enmascaramiento: Doble

Armas e Intervenciones

Grupo de participantes/brazo
Intervención / Tratamiento
Experimental: Impact AR

Participants will consume one 8.45 fl oz carton of Impact Advanced Recovery® twice daily for 15 days before surgery. The supplement contains protein, L-arginine, and omega-3 fatty acids and is administered orally or through a feeding tube.

Impact Advanced Recovery® (Impact AR), a commercially available immunonutrition supplement. The supplement contains protein, L-arginine, and omega-3 fatty acids and is designed to provide nutritional support and modulate inflammation. Participants may consume the supplement orally or through a feeding tube.

Comparador activo: Active Comparator Arm

Participants will consume one 8 fl oz carton of Boost® High Protein mixed with one scoop (6 g) of Beneprotein® twice daily for 15 days before surgery. The supplement is calorie- and protein-matched to the experimental intervention and may be administered orally or through a feeding tube.

Calorie- and protein-matched nutritional supplement consisting of Boost® High Protein (8 fl oz) mixed with one scoop (6 g) of Beneprotein®.

¿Qué mide el estudio?

Medidas de resultado primarias

Medida de resultado
Medida Descripción
Periodo de tiempo
Study feasibility of nutritional interventions before head and neck cancer surgery.
Periodo de tiempo: 24 months

Recruitment (50% consented): Percentage of eligible patients enrolled within the planned timeframe (based on projected monthly accrual). Adherence (80% of participants): Proportion of participants consuming ≥50% of prescribed Impact AR or Control Drink doses over 15 days. Specimen Collection (70% of participants): Percentage of participants providing all specimens (excluding optional stool specimens). Completion (70% of participants): Percentage of participants with complete handgrip strength measurements at all time points (baseline, post-op, post-RT).

24 months
Study safety of nutritional interventions before head and neck cancer surgery.
Periodo de tiempo: 24 months

Safety and Tolerability: Incidence of adverse events related to nutritional supplement (e.g., refeeding syndrome). Rate of discontinuation due to intolerance or adverse events.

24 months

Medidas de resultado secundarias

Medida de resultado
Medida Descripción
Periodo de tiempo
Evaluate the impact of preoperative nutritional support on preservation of muscle quality and function in HNCC patients after primary cancer treatment
Periodo de tiempo: 24 months

Preservation of hand grip strength from baseline (Day 0) to final assessment (post-RT Day 180) between control and experimental groups

24 months

Otras medidas de resultado

Medida de resultado
Medida Descripción
Periodo de tiempo
Evaluate the impact of preoperative nutritional support on preservation of muscle quality and function in HNCC patients after primary cancer treatment
Periodo de tiempo: 60 months

Preservation of muscle mass (SMI) on CT imaging from baseline (Day 0) to final assessment (post-RT Day 180) between control and experimental groups. Preservation of muscle quality (intramuscular adipose tissue (IMAT)) on CT imaging from baseline (Day 0) to final assessment (post-RT Day 180) between control and experimental groups.

60 months
Determine if liver function is altered after preoperative nutritional intervention
Periodo de tiempo: 60 months

Change in overall plasma bile acid concentration (from research blood sample) from baseline (Day 0) to surgery between control and experimental groups. Change in primary: secondary bile acid ratio from baseline to surgery between control and experimental groups.

60 months

Colaboradores e Investigadores

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Patrocinador

Investigadores

  • Investigador principal: Carissa M Thomas, MD PhD, UCHealth University of Colorado Cancer Center

Fechas de registro del estudio

Estas fechas rastrean el progreso del registro del estudio y los envíos de resultados resumidos a ClinicalTrials.gov. Los registros del estudio y los resultados informados son revisados ​​por la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina (NLM) para asegurarse de que cumplan con los estándares de control de calidad específicos antes de publicarlos en el sitio web público.

Fechas importantes del estudio

Inicio del estudio (Estimado)

1 de diciembre de 2026

Finalización primaria (Estimado)

1 de diciembre de 2028

Finalización del estudio (Estimado)

1 de diciembre de 2029

Fechas de registro del estudio

Enviado por primera vez

26 de octubre de 2026

Primero enviado que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad

26 de octubre de 2026

Publicado por primera vez (Actual)

2 de noviembre de 2026

Actualizaciones de registros de estudio

Última actualización publicada (Actual)

5 de noviembre de 2026

Última actualización enviada que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad

2 de noviembre de 2026

Última verificación

1 de octubre de 2026

Más información

Términos relacionados con este estudio

Otros números de identificación del estudio

  • 25-1893.cc

Información sobre medicamentos y dispositivos, documentos del estudio

Estudia un producto farmacéutico regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.

No

Estudia un producto de dispositivo regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.

No

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