The Safety and Effectiveness of Megace in HIV-Infected Women
Completed
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Phase 4
1969-12-31
To further evaluate the safety of megestrol acetate (Megace) oral suspension in the treatment
of anorexia and cachexia in HIV-positive women. To compare the effectiveness of 2 doses of
Megace by measurement of weight gain, appetite grade, and other parameters at 12 and 24
weeks.
Comparison of Megestrol and/or Omega-3 Fatty Acid-Enriched Nutritional Supplement in Treating Patients With Cancer-Related Weight Loss and Lack of Appetite
Completed
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Phase 3
2000-03-01
RATIONALE: Megestrol and /or an omega-3 fatty acid-enriched nutritional supplement may
improve cancer-related weight loss and lack of appetite. It is not yet known whether
megestrol alone, an omega-3 fatty acid-enriched nutritional supplement alone, or a
combination of both is most effective in treating cancer-related weight loss and loss of
appetite.
PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to compare the effectiveness of megestrol with or without
an omega-3 fatty acid-enriched nutritional supplement to that of the omega-3 fatty
acid-enriched nutritional supplement alone in treating patients who have cancer-related
weight loss and lack of appetite.
Comparison of Megestrol and/or Omega-3 Fatty Acid-Enriched Nutritional Supplement in Treating Patients With Cancer-Related Weight Loss and Lack of Appetite
Completed
NCIC Clinical Trials Group
Phase 3
2000-03-01
RATIONALE: Megestrol and /or an omega-3 fatty acid-enriched nutritional supplement may
improve cancer-related weight loss and lack of appetite. It is not yet known whether
megestrol alone, an omega-3 fatty acid-enriched nutritional supplement alone, or a
combination of both is most effective in treating cancer-related weight loss and loss of
appetite.
PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to compare the effectiveness of megestrol with or without
an omega-3 fatty acid-enriched nutritional supplement to that of the omega-3 fatty
acid-enriched nutritional supplement alone in treating patients who have cancer-related
weight loss and lack of appetite.
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