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Anamorelin for Pancreatic Cancer
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This trial is testing a new drug to see if it's effective and safe for people with a certain type of cancer.
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From 2023 Phase 1 trial • 32 Patients • NCT04021706Trial Design
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- My BMI is under 20 and I've lost weight without trying.I am eligible for my first round of chemotherapy to ease symptoms.I am taking medication to help with appetite or prevent weight loss.My diagnosis is advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be surgically removed.I have eating problems due to my cancer, confirmed by specific appetite tests.I have recently used medications that affect liver enzyme CYP3A4.I cannot swallow pills.I am currently using medication that can affect my heart's electrical activity.I have started pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy.My pancreatic cancer is not the common type, like a neuroendocrine tumor.I am not pregnant or breastfeeding.I have not had major surgery in the last 4 weeks and do not plan to during the study.I have severe weight loss not caused by my current cancer.I have had weight loss surgery or have a condition that affects how my body absorbs food.I am currently receiving nutrition through a tube or IV.I don't have severe eating problems due to conditions like severe mouth sores or blockages.Criterion: You have uncontrolled or significant heart problems, such as recent heart attack, unstable angina, severe heart failure, or certain abnormal heart rhythms. You also have uncontrolled high blood pressure, very slow heart rate with symptoms, uncontrolled diabetes, uncontrolled pain, or other conditions that could make it unsafe for you to take part in the study.I am 18 years old or older.I am either not able to have children or I am using birth control and have a recent negative pregnancy test.I am fully active or restricted in physically strenuous activity but can do light work.I have fluid buildup needing drainage in my chest, heart area, or abdomen.My liver functions are within the required range.
- Group 1: Anamorelin
- Group 2: Placebo
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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How many research subjects are being enrolled in this trial?
"That is correct. The clinical trial in question, which was originally posted on 9/30/2022, has an active listing on clinicaltrials.gov and is currently recruiting 100 participants from 1 location."
Are there any know risks associated with Anamorelin Hydrochloride?
"There is some clinical data suggesting Anamorelin Hydrochloride is safe, but not yet any evidence that it is effective. Therefore, it received a score of 2."
Are patients currently being accepted for this clinical trial?
"This clinical trial, as indicated on clinicaltrials.gov, is currently looking for eligible candidates. The study was first posted on 9/30/2022 and was last updated on 2/1/2022."
Are there any other studies that have used Anamorelin Hydrochloride?
"There are currently 6 active clinical trials studying the effects of Anamorelin Hydrochloride. This medication is being trialed in 153 locations, with 3 of those studies in Phase 3."
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