Table 2

Study measures

Study measureInstrumentT0T1T2
Potential predictors
MalnutritionPG-SGA
Muscle strengthHandgrip dynamometer
Bioimpedence spectroscopyTotal body and appendicular (arms+legs) fat-free mass, fat mass
Physical activity and sedentary behaviourAccelerometer, inclinometer, IPAQ-short form
Physical performanceSPPB
Sarcopenia riskSARC-F, calf-circumference
Protein and energy intake3-day food record
Systemic inflammationNeutrophil to lymphocyte ratio
Primary outcome
Muscle massCTx
Secondary outcomes
Muscle attenuationCTx
Visceral, subcutaneous and intramuscular adipose tissuex
Treatment completionMedical recordxx
ToxicitiesCTCAE V.5.0
SurvivalMedical record or death registry12 months post final recruitment
  • CTCAE, Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events; IPAQ, International Physical Activity Questionnaire-short form; PG-SGA, Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment; SARC-F, Strength, Assistance in walking, Rise from a chair, Climb stairs, Falls history; SPPB, short physical performance battery.