Table 2. Anthropometric and BIA-derived parameters in patients stratified for cachexia.
| Variables | Control patients | Non cachectic cancer patients | Cachectic cancer patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.4 ± 1.5 | 28.3 ± 1.1 | 24.5 ± 1.5a,b |
| % body weight loss over last 6 months | — | 0.6 ± 0.3 | 13.3 ± 2.00b |
| FFM (kg) | 50.96 ± 3.00 | 50.79 ± 2.24 | 43.13 ± 2.38a,b |
| FFMI (kg/m2) | 18.08 ± 0.71 | 18.56 ± 0.49 | 16.38 ± 0.74b |
| FM (kg) | 25.73 ± 2.89 | 26.33 ± 2.57 | 24.89 ± 4.80 |
| FMI (kg/m2) | 9.28 ± 1.10 | 9.69 ± 0.91 | 9.24 ± 1.55 |
| Phase angle (°) | 5.63 ± 0.29 | 5.75 ± 0.37 | 5.09 ± 0.39 |
ap < 0.05 vs control patients.
bp < 0.05 vs non cachectic cancer patients. Abbreviations: BIA, bioelectrical impedance analysis.
BMI, Body Mass Index; FFM, Fat Free Mass; FFMI, Fat Free Mass Index; FM, Fat Mass; FMI, Fat Mass Index.