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The Relationship Between Triceps Skinfold and Overall Survival of Pancreas, Bile Duct, Gallbladder Cancer

The Relationship Between Triceps Skinfold and Overall Survival of Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer.


Sponsor

Samsung Medical Center

Enrollment

1,000 participants

Start Date

Apr 1, 2018

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

In this study, the investigators aim to demonstration of relationship between triceps skinfold thickness and overall survival of pancreatic cancer, cholangiocarcinoma and GB cancer.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

  • Newly diagnosed pancreatic, bile duct or gallbladder cancer patients, undergoing therapeutic management (including surgery, chemotherapy or palliative care).
  • Age above 18 years old

Exclusion Criteria3

  • Other malignant disease
  • Underlying intestinal disease that cause absorprtion disorder
  • Underlying psychiatric disorder such as eating disorder (bulimia, anorexia)

Interventions

OTHERMeasurement of triceps skinfold thickness

By using skin thickness caliper, measure triceps skinfold thickness on the half of forearm (Rt side). In every 3 weeks, triceps skinfold thickness will be measured.


Locations(1)

Samsung Medical Center

Seoul, South Korea

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