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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT06517199

NCT06517199 Olanzapine for Cancer Related Anorexia-cachexia Syndrome

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NCT ID NCT06517199
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor Mahidol University
Condition Anorexia
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 138 participants
Start Date 2024-01-22
Primary Completion 2026-01-21

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
All Conditions
Interventions
Olanzapine 2.5 MGOlanzapine 5 MGPlacebo

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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.

Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 138 participants in total. It began in 2024-01-22 with a primary completion date of 2026-01-21.

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Brief Summary

Cancer anorexia-cachexia syndrome is one of the common conditions in cancer patients. Olanzapine has been demonstrated to reduce chemotherapy-induced anorexia. However, there is scarce information regarding olanzapine as a treatment of cancer anorexia among patients who does not receive chemotherapy. Therefore, this randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of olanzapine to lessen cancer cachexia-anorexia syndrome.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * pathologically or cytologically metastatic or locally advanced cancer * anorexia and \>=5% weight loss during the past 6 months or anorexia with numerical scale of anorexia \>=5 * ECOG performance status 0-3 * able to complete questionaire and able to swallow pills Exclusion Criteria: * receiving chemotherapy or anti-cancer systemic therapy * life expectancy longer than 1 month * received radiotherapy at head/neck or thoracic or upper abdomen in the past 2 weeks * surgery within 4 weeks * pregnancy * serum bilirubin \> 2 mg/dl or serum Cr \> 2 mg/dl * current use of olanzapine or other antipsychotic drug * known cardiac arrhythmia, uncontrolled brain metastasis, history of seizure or acute coronary event in the past 6 months

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Suthinee Ithimakin, MD

✉ aesi105@yahoo.co.th

📞 +66824194489

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06517199 clinical trial?

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

What phase is the NCT06517199 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 138 participants.

Is NCT06517199 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06517199 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at aesi105@yahoo.co.th for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06517199 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Bangkok, Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06517199 clinical trial?

NCT06517199 is sponsored by Mahidol University. The trial plans to enroll 138 participants.

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