Overview

Is Clarithromycin a Potential Treatment for Cachexia in People With Lung Cancer?

Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2015-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study aims to identify if clarithromycin (CLM) has potential as a widely available and inexpensive treatment for cachexia (the loss of muscle mass) in people with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Half the participants will receive clarithromycin and half will receive a placebo.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Nottingham
Collaborator:
Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
Treatments:
Clarithromycin