Exercise plus steroid shows promise for cancer fatigue
NCT ID NCT02491632
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding a short course of the steroid dexamethasone to a physical activity program can reduce severe fatigue in people with advanced cancer. About 90 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a high or low dose of dexamethasone along with exercise. The goal is to see which combination better improves fatigue and quality of life over the first month.
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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