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NCT01172314 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Effects of Essential Amino Acid Intake on Net Protein Synthesis in Weight-losing Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Patients

A NA study of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, sponsored by Texas A&M University.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
41
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT01172314 is a NA study of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer that has completed, run by Texas A&M University. The registered enrollment target is 41 participants, below the 659-participant average among 449 other Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (94% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT01172314, a NA study of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, has completed, sponsored by Texas A&M University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
41 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Weight loss commonly occurs in lung cancer patients, negatively influencing their quality of life, treatment response and survival. Gains in lean body mass are difficult to achieve in cancer unless specific metabolic abnormalities are targeted. It is our hypothesis that a nutritional supplement containing a high amount of essential amino acids will target the metabolic alterations of cancer patients. Preliminary research performed in our laboratory in elderly supports this hypothesis. We hypothesize that intake of an essential amino acid nutritional supplement will positively influence protein synthesis rate in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. Furthermore, insight in the underlying mechanism of the higher anabolic response of the essential amino acid supplement will be examined. This information will potentially enable us to formulate a supplement that is more effective than normal food intake, and that will reduce the need for muscle protein breakdown.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT EAA+LEU vs total AA
  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Total AA vs EAA+LEU

Study Locations (1)

Arkansas

  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - Little Rock

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 41 participants
Start Date 2010-07-13
Est. Completion 2012-02-22
Phase NA

Sponsor

Texas A&M University

95 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01172314

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01172314 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 41 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 659-participant average among 449 other Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (94% lower). The listed sponsor is Texas A&M University, which has 95 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which EAA+LEU vs total AA is the first listed.

NCT01172314 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Arkansas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01172314 about?

NCT01172314 is a clinical study titled "Effects of Essential Amino Acid Intake on Net Protein Synthesis in Weight-losing Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Patients". Weight loss commonly occurs in lung cancer patients, negatively influencing their quality of life, treatment response and survival. Gains in lean body mass are difficult to achieve in cancer unless specific metabolic abnormalities are targeted. It is our hypothesis that a nutritional supplement cont...

What is the current status of trial NCT01172314?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 41 participants. The study started on 2010-07-13. Estimated completion is 2012-02-22.

What conditions does trial NCT01172314 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01172314?

The interventions under investigation include: EAA+LEU vs total AA (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Total AA vs EAA+LEU (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01172314?

This trial is sponsored by Texas A&M University, which has 95 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT01172314 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Arkansas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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