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NCT07042724 Exercise and Nutrition on Early-stage NSCLC Outcomes: the STARLighT Study

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NCT ID NCT07042724
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Universita di Verona
Condition Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 324 participants
Start Date 2025-09-01
Primary Completion 2030-04-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Physical exercise and nutrition intervention for the neoadjuvant settingPhysical exercise and nutrition for the adjuvant settingHealth educational material

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 324 participants in total. It began in 2025-09-01 with a primary completion date of 2030-04-30.

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Brief Summary

The general goal of the STARLighT study is to test whether a structured physical exercise and nutritional intervention significantly impacts clinical outcomes in patients with early-stage lung cancer. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Can structured physical exercise and nutrition intervention positively modify the pathological complete response in patients with early-stage lung cancer undergoing neoadjuvant treatments? * Can structured physical exercise and nutrition intervention positively influence disease-free survival in patients with early-stage lung cancer undergoing adjuvant treatments compared to usual care? This study will recruit two cohorts of patients. Cohort A will accrue patients who are candidates for neoadjuvant treatment and offer the opportunity to participate in a structured physical exercise and nutritional program, lasting the entire period of anticancer treatment. Cohort B will accrue patients who are candidates for adjuvant treatments. Patients will be randomized to receive 6 months of structured physical exercise and nutritional intervention or standard of care.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion criteria * age ≥ 18 years. * confirmed diagnosis of resectable or resected non-oncogene addicted NSCLC (EGFR, ALK wild-type). * stage IB to IIIB. * candidate or undergoing systemic treatment. * ECOG performance status 0-1. * written informed consent. * willingness to use the technology/device specifically developed for patients' monitoring and support within the trial. Exclusion criteria * evidence in the medical record of absolute contraindications to exercise, nutritional, or psychological intervention \[i.e., heart insufficiency; uncertain arrhythmia; uncontrolled hypertension; severe renal dysfunction, bone marrow insufficiency); reduced standing or walking ability; myocardial infarction\]. * indications for or ongoing artificial nutrition support (totally compromised spontaneous food intake). * incapacity, or unavailability to consume oral nutritional supplements.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Alice Avancini, Ph.D.

✉ alice.avancini@univr.it

📞 +39 3403624264

Principal Investigator

Sara Pilotto, Ph.D., MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Universita di Verona

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07042724 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Lung Cancer (NSCLC). Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07042724 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07042724 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at alice.avancini@univr.it for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07042724 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Verona, Italy.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07042724 clinical trial?

NCT07042724 is sponsored by Universita di Verona. The principal investigator is Sara Pilotto, Ph.D., MD at Universita di Verona. The trial plans to enroll 324 participants.

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