U.S., May 27 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07606417) titled 'Telemedicine Nutritional Counseling for Cancer Cachexia in Pakistan' on May 19.
Brief Summary: What is this study about? Cancer often causes unwanted weight loss and loss of appetite, a condition called "cancer cachexia." This affects patients' strength, quality of life, and ability to tolerate cancer treatment. Proper nutrition is very important to help maintain weight and strength during cancer treatment. Currently, cancer patients receive nutritional counseling during hospital visits, which requires travel time and expense. With telemedicine (video calls on mobile phones), nutritional counseling can be provided from patients' home...