Cyproheptadine and Megestrol in Preventing Weight Loss in Children With Cachexia Caused By Cancer or Cancer Treatment
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-08-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
RATIONALE: Cyproheptadine and megestrol may improve appetite and help prevent weight loss in
children with cancer.
PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well cyproheptadine and megestrol work in
improving appetite and preventing weight loss in children with cachexia caused by cancer or
cancer treatment.