FATIGUE

This study tests different programs to help people at high risk for cancer (such as those with BRCA or Lynch syndrome) or cancer survivors increase their physical activity and eat healthier. The goal is to see which program works best to improve waist size and overall health, whi…

This study tests whether using gentle electrical pulses on the leg muscles can help people with COPD feel more confident exercising, have less shortness of breath during activity, and feel less tired. About 40 adults with mild to severe COPD will receive the treatment for 8 weeks…

This study tests whether personalized coaching on physical activity and nutrition can reduce fatigue in people with lupus. 200 participants are split into two groups: one gets coaching on exercise and diet, the other gets general lupus education. The goal is to see if the coachin…

This study looks at whether acupressure and back massage can help women who had a C-section feel less pain, less tired, and sleep better. About 111 women will be in the study. The goal is to find simple, drug-free ways to improve recovery after childbirth.

This study looks at whether giving blood transfusions to anemic patients after they leave the intensive care unit (ICU) can help them feel less tired and recover better. About 346 adults who are ready to leave the ICU and have low hemoglobin will be randomly assigned to either st…

This study tests a program called RESET, led by community health workers, to help older adults in Detroit improve their physical and mental health. About 456 African American adults aged 50 and older with symptoms like depression, anxiety, chronic pain, or loneliness will take pa…

This study tests whether adding a short course of the steroid dexamethasone to a physical activity program can better reduce cancer-related fatigue in people with advanced cancer. About 90 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a high or low dose of dexamethason…

This study tested whether leg exercises during dialysis or using a breathing device (incentive spirometer) can reduce fatigue and improve sleep quality in 102 adults on hemodialysis. Participants did these exercises for one month. The goal was to see if these simple activities he…

This small pilot study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can safely reduce fatigue, brain fog, and other neuropsychiatric symptoms in people with Long-COVID. Ten adults with confirmed Long-COVID will receive either real or sham rTMS for 15 sessi…

This study tests whether a wearable leg support device (Exoband) can make everyday tasks like walking, climbing stairs, and avoiding obstacles feel less tiring for healthy adults over 65. Fifteen participants will try the device and also do the same tasks without it, so researche…

This study aimed to see if using an immersive virtual reality headset for balance exercises is safe and practical for people with multiple sclerosis who experience dizziness and fatigue. The researchers planned to compare this new approach to standard vestibular therapy. However,…

This study is testing a mobile app called RN-SLEEP to help nurses who work night shifts get better sleep and feel less tired. The app teaches simple skills like relaxation and goal-setting to overcome sleep problems caused by work and home life. About 76 nurses will try the app o…

This pilot study explores whether chiropractic care can reduce chronic fatigue in adults who have finished cancer treatment and are now cancer-free. About 40 participants will be randomly assigned to receive chiropractic adjustments or continue usual care. The main goal is to see…

This study tests whether a Norwegian clinic (NSAC) helps people with common mental health issues like anxiety or depression, and muscle or joint pain, return to work faster. 2,500 participants are split into three groups: one gets clinic treatment quickly, one after a wait, and o…

This study looks at how sleep problems like sleep apnea, insomnia, and poor sleep quality are linked to heart disease and diabetes in rural areas of the southern U.S. About 3,680 adults already in a larger health study will wear a sleep tracker and answer questionnaires. The goal…

This study looks at how exercise affects the gut microbiome (the bacteria living in your gut) and whether those changes help reduce fatigue and other symptoms in breast cancer survivors. About 126 women who have finished primary treatment for breast cancer and still feel tired wi…

This study looks at whether giving doctors a short summary of their patient's work-related challenges before a consultation can help people with pain, stress, or anxiety return to work faster. About 1180 adults in Norway will take part. The goal is to see if this simple nudge imp…

This study aimed to see if holistic education could help people manage stress and related conditions like anxiety, fatigue, and PTSD. It was designed for unmarried Alaska Medicaid recipients aged 22 and older who agreed to a smoke-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free lifestyle. The …

This study looks at whether breast cancer patients lose muscle outside the radiation area and if that loss is linked to fatigue. Twenty women will complete fatigue questionnaires and get CT scans before, during, and after radiotherapy. The goal is to understand how radiation affe…

This study looks at how joint mobility, balance, and fatigue impact climbing performance in both elite and amateur climbers. Researchers will test 60 healthy climbers to compare their strength, flexibility, and cognitive function. The goal is to understand what skills and physica…