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megestrol acetate and Cancer of Gastrointestinal Tract

megestrol acetate has been researched along with Cancer of Gastrointestinal Tract in 8 studies

Research

Studies (8)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's3 (37.50)18.2507
2000's3 (37.50)29.6817
2010's2 (25.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ala, S; Alipour, A; Borhani, S; Janbabai, G; Kouchaki, B; Salehifar, E1
Brenner, MC; Navari, RM1
Gastell, S; Lochs, H; Ockenga, J; Pirlich, M1
Kelly, A; McArdle, CS; McMillan, DC; Sattar, N; Wallace, AM1
Deutsch, J; Kolhouse, JF1
Fearon, KC; McArdle, CS; McMillan, DC; O'Gorman, P1
Fearon, KC; McArdle, CS; McMillan, DC; O'Gorman, P; Wigmore, SJ; Wright, CE1
Athmann, LM; Dose, AM; Ebbert, LP; Ellison, NM; Geeraerts, LH; Johnson, PS; Krook, JE; Loprinzi, CL; Mailliard, JA; Schaid, DJ1

Reviews

1 review(s) available for megestrol acetate and Cancer of Gastrointestinal Tract

ArticleYear
[Tumour anorexia--tumour cachexia in case of gastrointestinal tumours: standards and visions].
    Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie, 2002, Volume: 40, Issue:11

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Algorithms; Anorexia; Body Weight; Cachexia; Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors; Diet, Diabetic; Dronabinol; Energy Intake; Fluid Therapy; Gastrointestinal Neoplasms; Humans; Megestrol Acetate; Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Pancreatic Neoplasms; Parenteral Nutrition, Total; Pentoxifylline; Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors; Placebos; Prognosis; Psychotropic Drugs; Quality of Life; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Syndrome; Time Factors

2002

Trials

5 trial(s) available for megestrol acetate and Cancer of Gastrointestinal Tract

ArticleYear
Randomized double-blind clinical trial of combined treatment with megestrol acetate plus celecoxib versus megestrol acetate alone in cachexia-anorexia syndrome induced by GI cancers.
    Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2018, Volume: 26, Issue:7

    Topics: Anorexia; Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal; Cachexia; Celecoxib; Combined Modality Therapy; Double-Blind Method; Female; Gastrointestinal Neoplasms; Humans; Male; Megestrol Acetate; Middle Aged; Prospective Studies; Quality of Life; Weight Gain

2018
Treatment of cancer-related anorexia with olanzapine and megestrol acetate: a randomized trial.
    Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2010, Volume: 18, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anorexia; Appetite; Appetite Stimulants; Benzodiazepines; Body Weight; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Gastrointestinal Neoplasms; Humans; Lung Neoplasms; Male; Megestrol Acetate; Middle Aged; Nausea; Neoplasm Staging; Olanzapine; Quality of Life; Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

2010
Assessment of gastrointestinal function and response to megesterol acetate in subjects with gastrointestinal cancers and weight loss.
    Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2004, Volume: 12, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Appetite Stimulants; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Female; Gastrointestinal Neoplasms; Humans; Male; Megestrol Acetate; Middle Aged; Nutritional Status; Prospective Studies; Time Factors; Treatment Outcome; Wasting Syndrome; Weight Gain; Weight Loss

2004
A prospective randomized study of megestrol acetate and ibuprofen in gastrointestinal cancer patients with weight loss.
    British journal of cancer, 1999, Volume: 79, Issue:3-4

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Appetite; Appetite Stimulants; C-Reactive Protein; Combined Modality Therapy; Female; Gastrointestinal Neoplasms; Humans; Ibuprofen; Male; Megestrol Acetate; Middle Aged; Nutritional Status; Palliative Care; Prospective Studies; Quality of Life; Treatment Outcome; Weight Loss

1999
Controlled trial of megestrol acetate for the treatment of cancer anorexia and cachexia.
    Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 1990, Jul-04, Volume: 82, Issue:13

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anorexia; Antineoplastic Agents; Appetite; Body Weight; Cachexia; Eating; Feeding and Eating Disorders; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Gastrointestinal Neoplasms; Humans; Lung Neoplasms; Male; Megestrol; Megestrol Acetate; Middle Aged; Neoplasms; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic

1990

Other Studies

2 other study(ies) available for megestrol acetate and Cancer of Gastrointestinal Tract

ArticleYear
Circulating concentrations of "free" leptin in relation to fat mass and appetite in gastrointestinal cancer patients.
    Nutrition and cancer, 2002, Volume: 44, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Appetite; Body Composition; Body Mass Index; C-Reactive Protein; Female; Gastrointestinal Neoplasms; Humans; Interleukin-6; Leptin; Male; Megestrol Acetate; Middle Aged; Radioimmunoassay; Statistics, Nonparametric

2002
A pilot study of megestrol acetate and ibuprofen in the treatment of cachexia in gastrointestinal cancer patients.
    British journal of cancer, 1997, Volume: 76, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Appetite Stimulants; Body Water; Body Weight; C-Reactive Protein; Cachexia; Female; Gastrointestinal Neoplasms; Humans; Ibuprofen; Male; Megestrol Acetate; Middle Aged; Pilot Projects

1997