NCT07249775

Brief Summary

This observational study aims to (1) validate a multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) model for early detection of cancer-associated cachexia in pancreatic cancer patients and (2) assess the feasibility and acceptability of diet and exercise interventions for cachexia management. The study will use retrospective data from the Florida Pancreas Collaborative and prospective data from newly diagnosed patients at Moffitt Cancer Center.

Trial Health

77
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
120

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
5mo left

Started Oct 2025

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress59%
Oct 2025Oct 2026

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 8, 2025

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 18, 2025

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 25, 2025

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2026

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2026

Last Updated

January 28, 2026

Status Verified

January 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

12 months

First QC Date

November 18, 2025

Last Update Submit

January 26, 2026

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

  • AI Model Performance

    Investigators will rigorously assess model performance using clinically meaningful metrics (AUC-ROC, sensitivity, specificity, etc.) to confirm its reliability and readiness for clinical use.

    Up to 9 months

  • Survey Completion Rate

    Percentage of patients completing all scheduled questionnaires.

    Up to 9 months

  • Wearable Adherence

    Percentage of longitudinal participants syncing Fitbit weekly for ≥80% of study weeks.

    Up to 9 months

  • Quality of Life Change

    Mean change in FAACT total score from baseline to 9 months.

    Up to 9 months

  • Physical Activity Change

    Mean increase in weekly moderate-to-vigorous activity minutes.

    Up to 9 months

Study Arms (2)

Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Patients with newly diagnosed borderline resectable or locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

Other: Baseline Lifestyle and Symptom AssessmentOther: Extended Lifestyle Monitoring

Oncology Clinicians

Medical oncologists, APPs, dietitians involved in pancreatic cancer care.

Other: Feasibility Survey

Interventions

Dietary questionnaire (VioScreen), symptom and QoL surveys (ESAS-r, FAACT, PROMIS PF, PG-SGA), physical activity survey (Modified GLTEQ), functional fitness tests, DEXA scans, blood draws.

Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Wearable monitoring (Fitbit) and diet/physical activity preference survey at 9 months.

Pancreatic Cancer Patients

One-time structured survey assessing integration of diet and exercise interventions into clinical workflow.

Oncology Clinicians

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Adults (≥18 years) with histologically or cytologically confirmed pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), presenting with resectable, borderline resectable, or locally advanced nonmetastatic disease. ECOG performance status 0-2. Total enrollment includes 100 newly diagnosed pancreatic cancer patients (cross-sectional), a longitudinal subset of 50 patients followed for 9 months, and 20 oncology clinicians completing feasibility surveys.

You may qualify if:

  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of pancreatic exocrine malignancy (e.g.pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, acinar cell carcinoma, pancreatic adenosquamous carcinoma, etc.) or clinical features highly suggestive of such malignancy with diagnostic confirmation anticipated during the screening or early study period.
  • Presentation consistent with resectable, borderline resectable, local, or locally advanced, or metastatic disease
  • May or may not have had surgery
  • Treatment plan likely includes systemic therapy for pancreatic cancer
  • ECOG performance status 0-2
  • Able to tolerate oral intake and not currently receiving enteral or parenteral nutrition
  • Able to read and speak English
  • Able to provide written informed consent

You may not qualify if:

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding at the time of enrollment
  • Current use of tube feeding (enteral) or total parenteral nutrition
  • Presence of ascites or other findings suggestive of decompensated disease
  • Evidence or history of bowel obstruction or any gastrointestinal condition that may limit food intake
  • Severe or uncontrolled psychiatric illness (e.g., psychosis, dementia) that would interfere with participation
  • Presence of other uncontrolled intercurrent illnesses (e.g., infection, heart failure, liver failure) that may interfere with protocol adherence

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Moffitt Cancer Center

Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pancreatic Neoplasms

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Digestive System NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsEndocrine Gland NeoplasmsDigestive System DiseasesPancreatic DiseasesEndocrine System Diseases

Study Officials

  • Ghulam Rasool, PhD

    Moffitt Cancer Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
OTHER
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 18, 2025

First Posted

November 25, 2025

Study Start

October 8, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

October 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

October 1, 2026

Last Updated

January 28, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

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