Cholangiocarcinoma, Gallbladder Cancer, Pancreas Cancer
Conditions
Brief summary
In this study, the investigators aim to demonstration of relationship between triceps skinfold thickness and overall survival of pancreatic cancer, cholangiocarcinoma and GB cancer.
Detailed description
Cachexia is frequently seen in pancreatic cancer(70-80%) and associated with reduced survival, reduced treatment tolerance and reduction in QoL. In recent studies, low-normal BMI have worse outcome (overall mortality) in cardiovascular, malignant, chronic disease (So called obesity paradox) BMI is simple method but hard to define body composition because BMI is based on only weight and height. Skinfold thickness is strongly associated with body fatness than BMI. In this study, the ivestigators aim to demonstration of relationship between triceps skinfold thickness and overall survival of pancreatic cancer, cholangiocarcinoma and GB cancer.
Interventions
OTHERMeasurement of triceps skinfold thickness
By using skin thickness caliper, measure triceps skinfold thickness on the half of forearm (Rt side). In every 3 weeks, triceps skinfold thickness will be measured.
Sponsors
Samsung Medical Center
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Newly diagnosed pancreatic, bile duct or gallbladder cancer patients, undergoing therapeutic management (including surgery, chemotherapy or palliative care). * Age above 18 years old
Exclusion criteria
* Other malignant disease * Underlying intestinal disease that cause absorprtion disorder * Underlying psychiatric disorder such as eating disorder (bulimia, anorexia)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Overall survival | through study completion, an average of 2 year | The duration between diagnosis and death |
Countries
South Korea
Contacts
Primary ContactJong-In Chnag, M.D.
Outcome results
None listed