๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-07-01

The Neuroendocrine Effects of Pioglitazone in Patients With Cancer and Cachexia (NCT05919147)

A Phase II, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Investigate the Neuroendocrine Effects of Pioglitazone in Patients With Cancer and Cachexia

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this clinical trial is evaluate the effect of pioglitazone compared with placebo on skeletal muscle insulin sensitivity in subjects with cancer and cachexia.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Pennington Biomedical Research Center โ€” Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Pennington Biomedical Research Center โ€” Baton Rouge, Louisiana

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—