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First received: April 10, 2023

Clinical Trial: Measuring Changes in Body Composition and Physical Function in Patients With Childhood Cancers

Study Status: Completed

Recruit Status: RECRUITING

Condition: Cancer

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Measuring Changes in Body Composition and Physical Function in Patients With Childhood Cancers

Brief Summary: The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of obtaining repeated measurements of lean muscle mass, physical function, and biological aging in children receiving active cancer therapy.The secondary objective is to evaluate the feasibility of using the D3-creatine dilution method (D3Cr) to measure skeletal muscle mass in children with cancer.Assessments will be collected at diagnosis, once during active treatment, and end of treatment in coordination with routine imaging to…

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