FATIGUE

This study tested whether a supervised exercise program could help people with unstable shoulders. 108 adults who had experienced at least one shoulder dislocation in the past year were randomly assigned to either the new exercise program or usual care. The main goal was to see i…

This study tested a new program designed to help young adult cancer survivors who have obesity. The program used video calls to teach strategies for managing weight, diet, activity, and lingering symptoms like pain and fatigue. Researchers wanted to see if the program was practic…

This study tested whether a 12-week treadmill walking program could help adults who had a traumatic brain injury. Researchers wanted to see if regular aerobic exercise could improve their physical fitness, reduce severe fatigue, and help with mood. Participants completed exercise…

This small, early-stage study tested whether a dietary supplement made from muscadine grapes could help reduce fatigue in people aged 65 and older who had been treated for cancer. Sixty-four participants were randomly assigned to take either the grape extract or a placebo pill tw…

This study tested a phone-based therapy program to help rural cancer survivors manage mental health challenges after treatment. Researchers offered different levels of support based on each person's symptoms, using workbooks and phone sessions. The goal was to reduce anxiety, dep…

This small, completed pilot study tested whether a talk therapy program was acceptable and feasible for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who experience fatigue. Five participants took part in the program, which aimed to help manage fatigue through cognitive behavioral tec…

This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical stimulation applied to the ear could help young athletes recover faster after sports. Researchers worked with 40 healthy amateur football players to see if stimulating a major nerve (the vagus nerve) through the skin cou…

This study tested whether taking a virtual tour of a museum using VR glasses could help patients feel better during chemotherapy. Sixty-four patients receiving chemo were split into two groups: one group took weekly 20-minute VR museum tours for five weeks, while the other receiv…

This study tested whether a gentle exercise method called Gyrokinesis could help reduce cancer-related fatigue in childhood brain tumor survivors. It involved 80 participants who had finished treatment at least a year prior. Researchers measured changes in fatigue levels, walking…

This study tested whether filtering a patient's blood to remove certain antibodies could reduce severe fatigue in people with Long COVID. Researchers compared the real blood filtering procedure against a sham (fake) treatment in 63 carefully selected patients. The goal was to see…

This study tested whether certain over-the-counter health and wellness products could help reduce feelings of fatigue. About 1,000 adults in the US took either an active product or a placebo (a look-alike with no active ingredients) for several weeks without knowing which one the…

This study tested whether listening to self-chosen music for 30 minutes daily could help reduce the severe fatigue experienced by adults with acute myeloid leukemia during their first round of chemotherapy. Over 21 days, researchers compared fatigue levels and certain blood test …

This study tested whether certain health and wellness products could help women experiencing perimenopause. 500 women in the US took either the test products or a placebo for 7 weeks, reporting on their stress, sleep, and fatigue levels from home. The goal was to see if these pro…

This study tested whether certain health and wellness products could reduce feelings of tiredness and improve related issues like sleep, mood, and thinking. 500 adults in the US participated from home, taking either an active product or a placebo pill without knowing which one th…

This study investigated whether a non-invasive device that stimulates a nerve in the neck (the vagus nerve) could help reduce the severe fatigue often experienced by people with lupus (SLE). 75 participants with lupus, fatigue, and signs of nervous system issues were randomly ass…

This study tested whether adding foot reflexology to usual migraine care helps reduce pain and fatigue. 78 adults with migraine were split into two groups: one received 10 sessions of foot reflexology, while the other continued their usual treatment only. Researchers measured cha…

This study tested whether an 8-week home exercise program, guided by a mobile app and wearable device, could help nurses suffering from Long COVID. The program aimed to reduce severe fatigue, ease other Long COVID symptoms, and improve overall quality of life. Researchers compare…

This study aimed to find the most effective dose and timing of light therapy to improve sleep for people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers tested bright white light versus dim red light at different times of day with 203 participants over 16 weeks. The goal was to see which a…

This study tested whether personalized meal plans encouraging more fish and less red meat could help women manage common symptoms after breast cancer treatment. Researchers worked with 98 women who had finished treatment 1-2 years prior and were experiencing fatigue, pain, depres…

This study tested whether laughter yoga could help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) feel better. Forty participants were split into two groups: one did online laughter yoga sessions twice a week for six weeks, while the other did not. Researchers measured changes in fatigue, s…

This study tested whether certain health and wellness products could help reduce feelings of fatigue. 750 adults in the U.S. were randomly assigned to take either the active products or a placebo for several weeks, without knowing which they received. Researchers measured changes…

This study tested three different telehealth therapy techniques to help people with multiple sclerosis manage their severe fatigue. Researchers worked with 21 participants to see if relaxation training, activity planning, and thought reframing delivered online were practical and …

This study tested whether starting a personalized exercise program before breast cancer surgery and continuing it for a year could help with recovery. Thirty women participated, doing exercises to improve shoulder movement, strength, and posture. The goal was to see if this appro…

This study tested whether smelling geranium essential oil could help people on kidney dialysis feel less tired and sleep better. Researchers worked with 90 patients, having them try the oil scent and comparing it to periods without it. The goal was to see if this safe, non-drug a…

This study tested whether acupressure, a technique using finger pressure on specific body points, could help reduce severe fatigue in women who have completed treatment for ovarian cancer. It involved 171 survivors who reported significant fatigue. Researchers measured changes in…

This study tested whether non-drug therapies could help people on dialysis feel less anxious and tired. Researchers compared the effects of listening to live music or interacting with a robotic parrot during treatment sessions. The goal was to see if these simple activities could…

This study tested whether watching exercise videos before doing the same exercises could help older adults more than just exercising alone. 162 people aged 65 and older were split into three groups: one did regular exercises, one watched videos first and then exercised, and one d…

This study tested whether a structured nursing care program could help reduce common and distressing side effects of chemotherapy in people with colon cancer. It focused on easing fatigue, nerve pain in hands and feet (peripheral neuropathy), and anxiety. The program was based on…

This study tested whether certain health and wellness products could help reduce feelings of fatigue in adults. Over 500 participants in the U.S. took either an active product or a placebo (a look-alike with no active ingredients) for several weeks without knowing which one they …

This study tested a home-based exercise program designed to help people manage severe fatigue after lung cancer surgery. Researchers worked with 235 patients who had non-small cell lung cancer to see if starting exercises right after surgery or waiting 6 weeks worked better. The …

This study tested whether providing structured home exercise instructions could help people recover after a liver transplant. Researchers compared giving patients exercise brochures, exercise videos, or just standard care to see which approach best improved physical activity, red…

This study tested two simple, drug-free methods to help women feel better after a cesarean section. Researchers compared whether applying special kinesiology tape or giving a foot massage was better than usual care at reducing pain, fatigue, and improving mood. They measured how …

This study tested whether two non-drug techniques could help new mothers feel better and less tired after giving birth. Researchers compared therapeutic touch (a gentle hands-on method) and the Emotional Freedom Technique (a tapping method on specific points) against standard car…

This study tested whether short daytime naps could help young soccer players perform better and feel less tired. Sixteen healthy teen players tried taking no nap, a 25-minute nap, or a 45-minute nap before doing agility and sprint tests. The researchers found that napping improve…

This study aims to create a better way to measure physical tiredness during everyday tasks, like getting dressed or cooking. Researchers will have 40 participants, including stroke survivors and older adults, perform activities in a lab while wearing sensors. The goal is to under…

This study aimed to understand how prediabetes and type 2 diabetes affect older adults' thinking skills, physical abilities, and feelings of tiredness. Researchers compared 94 people aged 60 and over in four groups: healthy individuals, those with prediabetes, and those with cont…

This study aimed to understand what factors are linked to the severe fatigue often experienced by people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers assessed 129 participants with Parkinson's, measuring their fatigue, sleep quality, mood, and physical abilities. The goal was to gather …

This study aimed to understand how a person's thinking, memory, and emotional health are affected after their heart stops (cardiac arrest). Researchers compared 200 survivors of cardiac arrest to people who had a heart attack but did not have their heart stop. They gave detailed …

This study aimed to find biological markers in saliva that could indicate when a driver is too tired or sleepy to drive safely. Researchers collected saliva samples and survey data from over 500 drivers stopped during routine police checks in Belgium. The goal was to see if speci…

This study looked at whether sleep problems and daytime tiredness in people with chronic sinusitis (CRS) can predict declines in thinking skills and physical function. Researchers surveyed 134 adult patients with CRS using questionnaires about their sleep, fatigue, and quality of…

This study aimed to identify the key factors that limit daily functional capacity in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers measured pain, fatigue, strength, mobility, sleep, and mental health in 42 adult volunteers with fibromyalgia. The goal was to gather information to better u…

This study aimed to understand how apathy affects different types of fatigue in older adults with mild memory problems. Researchers compared 57 participants with and without apathy, measuring their activity levels, fatigue, and movement patterns. The study involved wearing activi…

This study tested whether taking a specific probiotic supplement for three months could help reduce fatigue and stress in professional dancers. Researchers measured changes in gut bacteria, body chemistry, and immune system markers in 26 dancers to see if the probiotics improved …

This study investigated whether caffeine, while known to boost athletic performance, might negatively affect how people perform exercises like running, squatting, and jumping. Researchers wanted to see if changes in movement technique from caffeine could increase the risk of inju…