Hand grip strength assessments using a dynamometer
Hand grip strength assessments using a dynamometer: Squeeze a dynamometer with one hand to measure hand grip strength.
Study summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to measure hand grip strength in adults with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Is it feasible to measure hand grip strength as part of a clinic visit?
* Are changes in hand grip strength related to changes in body composition?
* Is hand grip strength related to a person's well-being?
* Is hand grip strength related to how a tumour responds to treatment?
Participants will squeeze a device with their hand to measure their hand grip strength and complete questionnaires about their well-being when they are seen in clinic for their regular medical care for PDAC.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 years or older.
* Histological and/or radiological diagnosis of resectable, non-resectable, or metastatic PDAC. For resectable PDAC, adjuvant setting only.
* ECOG performance status 0-2.
* Life expectancy greater than 6 months as judged by the investigator.
* Planned for treatment, either as part of routine care or in combination with an investigational agent within another study.
* Ability to hold a dynamometer with one hand.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals with CT imaging performed outside of Vancouver, BC, Canada.
* Individuals who are unfit to undergo CT imaging of the third lumbar vertebra (L3).
* Individuals who are currently participating in a structured moderate intensity resistance training program.
* Individuals who are otherwise judged by the investigator to be unfit to proceed with this protocol.
* Unable to comply with study assessments and follow-up.
Primary outcome measure(s)
Frequency of Participants with Hand Grip Strength (HGS) Measurements at 6 Months From Treatment Start Date — From the date anti-cancer therapy is initiated until the 6-month follow-up assessment. The percentage of participants with hand grip strength (HGS) test results at 6 months from treatment start date. Hand grip strength is measured in kilograms with a hand-held dynamometer.
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
BC Cancer
Vancouver
British Columbia
Recruiting
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This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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