FATIGUE

This study tested an 8-week tele-rehabilitative exercise program for nurses with long COVID. The program included aerobic and strengthening exercises done at home using a wearable knee brace and a smartphone app. Researchers measured changes in fatigue, heart and lung fitness, lo…

This completed trial enrolled 500 perimenopausal women aged 40 and older to test a dietary supplement called Radicle Revive against a placebo for 6 weeks. The study measured changes in stress, menopause symptoms, and sleep quality. The goal was to see if the supplement could impr…

This study tested a program called RESET, led by community health workers, to improve mental and physical health in older adults. 457 participants, mostly African American seniors aged 50 and over, took part in weekly group phone sessions and listened to podcasts on topics like p…

This study tested whether a supervised exercise program (MoveUS) could reduce fatigue and improve quality of life in 108 adults with shoulder instability. Participants were randomly assigned to either the exercise program or usual care. The results will help determine if this app…

This study tested whether filtering the blood (a process called apheresis) can reduce severe fatigue in people with Long COVID. 63 adults with chronic fatigue syndrome after a COVID infection took part. Half received the real treatment, half a sham procedure. The goal was to see …

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

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

This pilot study tested whether a non-invasive vagus nerve stimulator can help people with post-COVID syndrome who suffer from fatigue and headaches. Eighteen participants used the device, and researchers measured changes in their functional status and fatigue levels. The goal is…

This study tested whether nursing care based on the Levine Conservation Model could reduce fatigue, nerve pain, and anxiety in 68 colorectal cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Participants were adults aged 18-75 with stage II or III colorectal cancer starting FOLFOX treatmen…

This study tested whether certain health and wellness products can reduce fatigue in adults. Over 1,000 participants took either the product or a placebo, and researchers measured changes in tiredness, thinking ability, and sleep. The goal was to see if these products offer real …

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 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 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 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 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 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. Researchers worked with 98 women who had finished treatment for early-stage b…

This study looked at how cardiac arrest affects thinking, memory, emotions, and sleep in survivors. About 200 people who survived a cardiac arrest took memory and thinking tests 7 and 24 months later. Their results were compared to heart attack survivors who did not have a cardia…

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

This study explored why fatigue is so common and disabling in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers looked at 129 participants, using questionnaires and physical tests to see how factors like mood, sleep, and movement relate to fatigue. The goal was to better understand th…

This study looked at whether a 25-minute or 45-minute nap helps teenage soccer players run faster and feel less tired. Sixteen male players tried both nap lengths and a no-nap day. Results showed that napping improved agility and made exercise feel easier, but did not help them k…

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…