Cancer-related fatigue

Researchers are testing whether a 12-week Tai Chi program can reduce cancer-related fatigue in people with head and neck cancer who are receiving radiotherapy. The trial enrolls 116 adults who do not exercise regularly. Half join a supervised Yang-style 16-form Tai Chi group alon…

Cancer treatment often leaves patients with a deep, lasting tiredness that few treatments can fix. Researchers are testing whether guarana, a caffeine-rich Amazonian plant, can reduce that fatigue and improve daily life. The study gives 60 people with breast, lung, colorectal, ce…

This study tests whether foot reflexology or a mild electrical nerve stimulation on the ear can reduce pain, dry mouth, fatigue, and sleep problems in people with head and neck cancer who are receiving chemoradiotherapy. Participants are randomly assigned to receive the real trea…

This study tests whether methylphenidate, a drug used for ADHD, can reduce severe fatigue in people who had a brain tumor as a child or teen. Fifty survivors aged 6 and older will receive either the drug or a placebo in a crossover design. The goal is to see if it improves energy…

This study tests a 12-week telehealth exercise program for rural cancer survivors who have ongoing fatigue after treatment. Participants receive personalized exercise sessions via video calls and an app, and provide small blood samples at home. The goal is to see if the program r…