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Comparison of Nutritional Supplements in Preventing Weight Loss in Patients With Cancer
NCT00053053 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
RATIONALE: Nutritional supplements may help prevent loss of appetite, weight loss, and fatigue in patients with advanced cancer. PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to compare the effectiveness of two nutritional supplements in preventing loss of appetite, weight loss, and fatigue in patients who have stage III or stage IV solid tumors.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Juven
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Non-Juven Supplement
Study Locations (20)
California
- Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center - Burbank — Burbank
- Mount Diablo Regional Cancer Center — Concord
- City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center — Duarte
- California Cancer Center - Woodward Park Office — Fresno
- Saint Agnes Cancer Center — Fresno
- Sutter Health Western Division Cancer Research Group — Greenbrae
- Loma Linda University Cancer Institute at Loma Linda University Medical Center — Loma Linda
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Long Beach — Long Beach
- USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital — Los Angeles
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center at UCLA — Los Angeles
- CCOP - Bay Area Tumor Institute — Oakland
- Huntington Cancer Center at Huntington Hospital — Pasadena
- Robert and Beverly Lewis Family Cancer Care Center at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center — Pomona
- Radiation Oncology Centers - Sacramento — Sacramento
Alabama
- Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham
- Comprehensive Cancer Institute — Huntsville
- MBCCOP - Gulf Coast — Mobile
- Montgomery Cancer Center — Montgomery
- DCH Cancer Treatment Center — Tuscaloosa
Arizona
- Foundation for Cancer Research and Education — Phoenix
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 472 participants |
| Start Date | 2002-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2009-02 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00053053
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00053053 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 3, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 472 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, which has 37 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 4 conditions, with Lymphoma appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Juven is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00053053 reports 20 study locations spanning 3 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include California, Alabama, Arizona. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00053053 about?
NCT00053053 is a clinical study titled "Comparison of Nutritional Supplements in Preventing Weight Loss in Patients With Cancer". RATIONALE: Nutritional supplements may help prevent loss of appetite, weight loss, and fatigue in patients with advanced cancer. PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to compare the effectiveness of two nutritional supplements in preventing loss of appetite, weight loss, and fatigue in patients who h...
What is the current status of trial NCT00053053?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 472 participants. The study started on 2002-12. Estimated completion is 2009-02.
What conditions does trial NCT00053053 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Lymphoma, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific, Cachexia, Lymphoproliferative Disorder. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00053053?
The interventions under investigation include: Juven (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Non-Juven Supplement (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00053053?
This trial is sponsored by Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, which has 37 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00053053 being conducted?
This trial has 20 study locations across Alabama, Arizona, California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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