Could a head zapper beat cancer fatigue? new study hopes to find out

NCT ID NCT07159100

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Kessler Foundation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can reduce cancer-related fatigue and muscle weakness. 75 adults aged 40-80 who have finished cancer treatment will perform arm exercises with and without the stimulation. Researchers will measure endurance, strength, and brain activity to see if tDCS helps.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a drug-free way to reduce fatigue and improve strength in cancer survivors.
What could go wrong: This is a very early pilot study with only 75 people, so results may not apply widely. The effect may be small or temporary, and the stimulation might cause mild discomfort.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CANCER-RELATED FATIGUE NEUROMODULATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kessler Foundation

West Orange, New Jersey, 07052, United States

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