Structural Characteristics of Trunk and Limb Muscles in Cachectic Colorectal Cancer Patients

RecruitingOBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment

60

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

January 23, 2022

Primary Completion Date

March 15, 2025

Study Completion Date

September 10, 2025

Conditions
Colorectal CancerCancer Cachexia
Interventions
PROCEDURE

Minimal invasive fine needle muscle biopsies

Fine needle muscle biopsies will be taken from the m. erector spinae and the m. vastus lateralis. Participants are placed in a standardized prone position on the examination table for measurements of the m. erector spinae and in a supine position for measurements of the m. vastus lateralis.

Trial Locations (2)

3500

RECRUITING

Jessa Hospital, Hasselt

3520

RECRUITING

Hasselt University - REVAL research institution, Diepenbeek

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Hasselt University

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