FATIGUE

This study tested a treatment called apheresis (blood filtering) to see if it can help with severe tiredness (fatigue) in people with Long COVID. 63 adults with chronic fatigue after a COVID infection took part. The treatment aims to remove certain immune particles from the blood…

This study tested a stepped-care program delivered by phone to help rural cancer survivors manage emotional distress like anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. 68 adults who had finished cancer treatment within the last 5 years took part. The program tailored support based on …

This study tested health and wellness products in 500 peri-menopausal women to see if they help with stress, sleep problems, and fatigue. Participants took either the product or a placebo for a period, and researchers measured changes in stress and menopause-related health issues…

This small pilot study tested a cognitive behavioral program to help reduce fatigue in people with chronic kidney disease. Five adults with moderate-to-severe kidney disease took part in remote sessions. The goal was to see if the program was acceptable and to gather data for a l…

This study tested a health and wellness product to see if it could help reduce fatigue in adults. Over 500 people took either the product or a placebo, and researchers measured changes in tiredness, sleep, and thinking ability. The goal was to find out if the product could improv…

This study looked at whether kinesiological taping (a special tape applied to the skin) or foot massage can help women who had a C-section feel less pain, tiredness, and mood problems. 97 new mothers were split into three groups: one got taping, one got foot massage, and one got …

This study looked at whether a gentle exercise program called Gyrokinesis could help reduce cancer-related fatigue in children and teens who had been treated for a brain tumor. 80 participants who had finished active treatment at least a year earlier took part. The study measured…

This study tested whether foot reflexology—a type of focused foot massage—could help people with migraines feel less pain and fatigue and have a better quality of life. 78 adults with migraines took part; half received 10 reflexology sessions over 5 weeks, while the other half co…

This study tested whether visiting a virtual museum using VR glasses during chemotherapy can reduce pain, fatigue, and anxiety. 64 patients receiving chemotherapy were split into two groups: one group used VR glasses to tour museums for about 20 minutes per session over five week…

This study looked at whether progressive relaxation exercises can help people with type 2 diabetes who have nerve pain, fatigue, and poor sleep. 88 adults took part. The goal was to see if these simple exercises could improve their symptoms and quality of life.

This study tested whether certain health and wellness products can reduce fatigue in adults. About 1000 participants took either the product or a placebo without knowing which they received. The main goal was to see if fatigue scores improved over time.

This study tested whether a supervised exercise program could reduce fatigue and improve quality of life in people with unstable shoulders. 108 adults who had at least one shoulder dislocation in the past year took part. Half did the exercise program, half got usual care. The goa…

This study tested a health and wellness product called Radicle Energy to see if it could help reduce fatigue in adults. About 500 participants took either the product or a placebo (a dummy pill) without knowing which they received. The main goal was to measure changes in fatigue …

This study tested a program called RESET, led by community health workers, to help older adults in Detroit improve their mental and physical health. Over 450 African American participants aged 50 and older with symptoms like depression, anxiety, or chronic pain took part. The pro…

This study looked at whether music therapy can help reduce fatigue and improve certain blood test results in people with acute myeloid leukemia who are going through chemotherapy for the first time. Sixty adults took part, and researchers measured their fatigue levels and lab val…

This study tested an 8-week tele-rehabilitative exercise program for nurses suffering from long COVID. The goal was to see if remote exercise could reduce fatigue, ease symptoms, and improve quality of life. 68 nurses participated, and the program was delivered entirely online.

This study tested whether a specific type of nursing care could help colorectal cancer patients manage common chemotherapy side effects like fatigue, nerve pain, and anxiety. The care was based on the Levine Conservation Model, which focuses on keeping the patient's energy and we…

This study looked at whether two simple, drug-free techniques—therapeutic touch and emotional freedom technique (tapping on acupressure points)—can improve mood and reduce fatigue in women who recently gave birth. Sixty new mothers who had a vaginal birth took part. The goal was …

This study looked at whether starting a personalized exercise program before breast cancer surgery helps women recover better. Thirty female survivors followed the program for 12 months. The goal was to improve shoulder motion, reduce pain, and enhance daily function and quality …

This early-phase study tested whether a supplement made from muscadine grapes can ease fatigue in people aged 70 and older who have finished cancer treatment. 64 participants took either the grape extract or a placebo for 12 weeks. The main goal was to see if fatigue levels impro…

This study tested whether vagal nerve stimulation can reduce fatigue and headaches in people with post-COVID syndrome. Eighteen adults with ongoing symptoms after COVID-19 received the treatment. Researchers measured changes in functional status and fatigue levels to see if the a…

This study looked at whether smelling geranium essential oil can help reduce tiredness and improve sleep in people receiving dialysis for kidney failure. 90 adults on dialysis took part in a crossover trial where they received both the aromatherapy and a placebo at different time…

This study looked at whether watching exercise videos before doing the exercises helps older adults improve their thinking, balance, tiredness, and physical abilities. 162 people aged 65 and older took part. Some did regular exercises, some watched videos of the exercises first, …

This study tested whether certain health and wellness products can help reduce fatigue in adults. 750 participants took either the product or a placebo, and researchers tracked changes in tiredness, thinking ability, and sleep quality over time. The goal was to see if these produ…

This study looked at why people with Parkinson's disease feel tired and worn out. Researchers measured fatigue, mood, sleep, and physical function in 129 adults with stable Parkinson's. The goal was to find connections between these factors to better understand and address fatigu…

This study looked at how well people recover their thinking, memory, and emotions after a cardiac arrest outside the hospital. About 200 survivors completed memory and thinking tests, as well as questionnaires about their mood, fatigue, and sleep, at 7 and 24 months after their c…

This study looked at how apathy (lack of motivation) relates to different types of fatigue in older adults with mild cognitive issues. Researchers compared 30 apathetic and 27 non-apathetic participants aged 65-85. Participants wore activity trackers for a week and completed test…

This study looked at whether a personalized meal plan with more omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish) could help breast cancer survivors manage symptoms like fatigue, pain, depression, and sleep problems. About 98 women who had finished treatment for early-stage breast cancer took …

This study looked at how prediabetes and type 2 diabetes impact memory, physical abilities, and tiredness in people aged 60 and older. Researchers compared 94 older adults with normal blood sugar, prediabetes, or diabetes using tests of thinking, walking, and fatigue. The goal wa…

This study looked at whether a short daytime nap (25 or 45 minutes) helps 16 teenage soccer players run faster, feel less tired, and stay sharp. The researchers found that napping improved agility and made players feel like they were working less hard, but it did not help them re…