Testosterone for Treating Cachexia in Patients With Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2015-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
RATIONALE: Testosterone may lessen weight loss and improve muscle size and strength in
patients with cachexia caused by cancer.
PURPOSE: This randomized phase I trial is studying whether testosterone administered during
standard of care chemotherapy and/or radiation works by helping patients with squamous cell
carcinoma to maintain their body weight and muscle size and strength during treatment.