FATIGUE

This study looked at whether giving liver transplant patients simple exercise instructions—via a brochure or a video—could help them become more active, feel less tired, and reduce the burden on their caregivers. Over 100 adults who had a liver transplant were split into three gr…

This study looked at whether a structured physical activity program, along with health education materials, could help prevent colon cancer from returning in people who had surgery and chemotherapy for high-risk stage II or stage III colon cancer. A total of 889 patients took par…

This study tested a behavioral program to help young adult cancer survivors (ages 18-39) with obesity manage their weight and related symptoms like pain, fatigue, and distress. The goal was to reduce their risk of heart disease, a leading cause of death in this group. 38 survivor…

This study looked at whether laughter yoga can help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) feel less tired, sleep better, and improve their overall mood. Forty adults with MS took part, and the researchers measured their fatigue, sleep quality, and psychological well-being before an…

This study looked at whether listening to live music, hearing a ney (a type of flute), or interacting with a robotic parrot could help people on dialysis feel less anxious and less tired. Sixty-four adults who had been on dialysis for at least six months took part. Researchers me…

This study tested a health and wellness product in 500 perimenopausal women aged 40 and older. The goal was to see if it could improve stress, sleep, fatigue, and other menopause-related issues compared to a placebo. The trial is complete, and results will show whether the produc…

This study tested a health and wellness product called Radicle Energy to see if it could help reduce fatigue in adults. 500 participants took either the product or a placebo, and researchers tracked changes in their fatigue levels and thinking ability over time. The goal was to f…

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. One group received 10 sessions of foot reflexology over 5 weeks, while th…

This study looked at whether kinesiological taping (a special tape placed on the skin) or foot massage can reduce pain, tiredness, and mood problems in women who had a cesarean delivery. About 97 new mothers were split into three groups: one got taping, one got foot massage, and …

This study looked at whether acupressure, a technique where you apply gentle pressure to specific points on the body, can help reduce severe tiredness (fatigue) in women who have had ovarian cancer. 171 survivors who had finished their main cancer treatments (like surgery and che…

This study tested whether hand reflexology massage can help reduce fatigue and anxiety in adults receiving maintenance hemodialysis for end-stage kidney disease. 70 participants were randomly assigned to receive eight 21-minute hand reflexology sessions during their regular dialy…

This study tested whether a supplement made from muscadine grapes can improve fatigue in people aged 70 and older who have finished cancer treatment. 64 participants took the extract or a placebo for 12 weeks. The main goal was to see if fatigue levels changed, measured by a stan…

This small study tested a talking therapy program to help reduce tiredness 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 could be tested in a larger fut…

This study tested whether a blood-filtering procedure called immunoadsorption can reduce severe fatigue in people with Long COVID. 63 adults with chronic fatigue syndrome after a COVID infection were randomly assigned to receive either the real treatment or a sham procedure. The …

This study tested whether a specific nursing approach (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 trea…

This study tested a low-cost, portable exercise program to help people with non-small cell lung cancer manage severe tiredness after surgery. 235 adults took part. The program aimed to reduce fatigue and improve quality of life by teaching patients how to self-manage their energy…

This study tested a non-invasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve to see if it can reduce fatigue in people with lupus. 75 participants with stable lupus and fatigue used either an active or sham device for short and long periods. The main goal was to measure changes in fat…

This study tested whether a 20-minute virtual reality session could help patients feel less pain and fatigue after a liver transplant. 84 patients were split into two groups: one tried VR, the other received standard care. Researchers measured pain, fatigue, and vital signs befor…

This study looked at whether a 25-minute or 45-minute nap helps 16 male teen soccer players run faster, feel less tired, and stay sharp. Players did agility and sprint tests after no nap, a short nap, or a longer nap. Results showed napping improved agility and made exercise feel…

This study tested whether a supervised exercise program (MoveUS) can reduce fatigue and improve quality of life in people with shoulder instability. 108 adults who had at least one shoulder dislocation in the past year took part. Half did the exercise program with a physiotherapi…

This study tested two non-drug methods—therapeutic touch and emotional freedom technique (tapping on acupoints)—to see if they improve mood and reduce fatigue in new mothers. Sixty women who had a vaginal birth were split into three groups: one received touch therapy, one did tap…

This study tested whether a health and wellness product can help reduce fatigue in adults. Over 500 participants took either the product or a placebo, and researchers measured changes in fatigue, thinking ability, and sleep. The goal was to see if the product improves daily energ…

This study tested whether a health and wellness product can help reduce fatigue in adults. About 1,000 people took either the product or a placebo, and researchers tracked changes in tiredness, sleep quality, and mental focus over time. The goal was to see if the product offers r…

This study looked at whether three types of cognitive behavioral therapy (relaxation, activity planning, and changing thoughts) delivered by video call could help with fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis. 21 adults with MS and chronic fatigue took part. The main goal was to…

This study tested whether smelling geranium essential oil can help reduce fatigue and improve sleep quality in people undergoing hemodialysis for kidney failure. 90 adults took part, and researchers measured their fatigue and sleep before and after the aromatherapy. The goal was …

This study looked at whether foot reflexology massage can help people with epilepsy. 70 adults with epilepsy received the massage, and researchers measured changes in seizure frequency, fatigue, stress, and sleep quality. The goal was to see if this gentle, non-drug therapy could…

This study looked at whether a gentle exercise program called Gyrokinesis can help reduce fatigue in children who have been treated for a brain tumor. Fatigue is a common and troubling side effect that can affect mood, sleep, school, and daily life. The study included 80 children…

This study tested whether a noninvasive device that stimulates a nerve in the ear (transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation) can help young athletes recover more quickly after exercise. Forty healthy amateur football players aged 18-25 participated. Researchers measured breathing f…

This study tested different doses of light therapy to see which works best for improving sleep in people with Parkinson's disease. 203 participants received either bright white or dim red light at different times of day. The goal was to find the most effective way to ease sleep p…

This study tested whether starting a personalized exercise program before breast cancer surgery helps women recover better. Thirty female patients followed the program for 12 months. Researchers measured shoulder movement, pain, arm function, fatigue, and quality of life to see i…

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

This study tested a stepped-care program delivered by phone to help cancer survivors living in rural areas manage emotional distress like anxiety and depression. 68 adults who had finished cancer treatment within the past 6 to 60 months took part. The program offered low- or high…

This study tested an 8-week tele-rehab exercise program for nurses with long COVID. 68 nurses who had lasting symptoms like fatigue and shortness of breath took part. The program aimed to reduce tiredness, stress, and other long COVID symptoms while improving quality of life. Res…

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 wore VR glasses to tour a virtual museum for about 20 minutes per session over …

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, and researchers measured changes in pain, tiredness, and sleep quality. The goal was to see if a simple, non-drug …

This study looked at whether a 12-week treadmill walking program could boost physical fitness, reduce fatigue, and improve mood in people with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Thirteen adults with TBI who were not physically active took part. They exercised three times a week, and r…

This study looked at whether MitoQ, a dietary supplement, can help reduce fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). 45 participants with MS and significant fatigue took either MitoQ or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. The main goal was to see if MitoQ improved fatigue scores c…

This study looked at whether music therapy can ease fatigue and improve certain blood test results in people with acute myeloid leukemia who are receiving chemotherapy for the first time. Sixty adults took part, and researchers measured their fatigue levels and lab values like wh…

This pilot study tested whether vagal nerve stimulation could reduce fatigue and headaches in people with Post-COVID syndrome. 18 participants used the device and reported changes in their symptoms. The goal was to see if this approach is worth studying further.

This study looked at whether taking a daily probiotic mix for three months could help professional dancers feel less tired and stressed. Researchers measured changes in gut bacteria, immune markers, and stress-related substances in the blood. The goal was to see if probiotics cou…

This study looked at whether listening to self-selected music during warm-up helps highly trained futsal players perform better on sprint tests during and after Ramadan fasting. Ten male players completed sprint tests with and without music in both fasting and non-fasting periods…

This study looked at how well people think, remember, and feel emotionally about 7 and 24 months after surviving a cardiac arrest outside the hospital. About 200 survivors and a similar group of heart attack patients without cardiac arrest took detailed thinking and memory tests.…

This study looked at 134 adults with chronic sinusitis to see if sleep problems and daytime tiredness predict worse thinking and daily function. Participants filled out questionnaires about their symptoms and quality of life. The goal was to better understand how sinusitis affect…

This study looked at whether chemicals in saliva can show if a driver is too sleepy to drive safely. Over 500 drivers in Belgium gave a saliva sample and reported how tired they felt. Researchers hope to find a biological test that could help prevent accidents caused by drowsy dr…

This study looked at why people with Parkinson's disease often feel very tired. Researchers measured fatigue, mood, sleep, and physical function in 129 adults with stable Parkinson's. The goal was to better understand what contributes to this common and disabling symptom.

This study looked at 42 adults with fibromyalgia to find out what most affects their ability to do everyday tasks. Researchers used walking tests, strength measures, and questionnaires about pain, fatigue, sleep, and mood. The goal was to better understand the key factors that li…

This study looked at how a dose of caffeine (6mg per kg of body weight) affects the way healthy adults perform exercises like running, squatting, and jumping. Researchers measured body angles and movement patterns both when participants were fresh and when they were tired. The go…

This study tested a new lab-based method to measure physical fatigue during daily activities like walking and lifting. Researchers monitored 40 participants—stroke survivors and older adults with sarcopenia—using sensors and self-reported effort. The goal was to create a more com…

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. About 98 women who had finished treatment for early-stage breast cancer took …

This study looked at how prediabetes and type 2 diabetes impact memory, physical abilities, and fatigue in people aged 60 and older. Researchers compared 94 older adults with normal blood sugar, prediabetes, or diabetes using tests for thinking, walking, and tiredness. The goal w…

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

This study looked at whether watching exercise videos before doing the exercises (called Action Observation Therapy) helps older adults improve their thinking, balance, fatigue, and physical function. 162 people aged 65 and older took part. Some did regular exercise, some watched…

This study looked at how doing a mental task at the same time as a physical exercise affects tiredness in healthy adults aged 18-35 and 65-90. Researchers measured changes in arm strength, anxiety, blood pressure, and fatigue using questionnaires and a special device. The goal wa…