The SaVe project - Sarcopenia and Vertigo in aging patients with colorectal cancer: A study protocol for three randomized controlled trials

DISCUSSION: Trial enrollment began in April 2023 and is the first trial to evaluate reasons for dizziness, decline in walking balance, and sarcopenia in older patients receiving chemotherapy. The trial will provide new and valuable knowledge in how to assess, manage, and prevent dizziness, decline in walking balance, and sarcopenia in older patients with colorectal cancer.TRIAL REGISTRATION: The Regional Ethics Committee (j.nr. H-22064206). Danish Data Protection Agency (P-2023-86) and ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05710809).PMID:38631243 | DOI:10.1016/j.jgo.2024.101770

Source: Cancer Control - April 17, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Katrine Storm Piper Charlotte Suetta Jakob Vasehus Schou Jesper Ryg Hanne Elkj ær Andersen Line Vind Langevad Delaney Evering Marta Kramer Mikkelsen Cecilia Lund Jan Christensen Source Type: research