Steroid shows promise for easing fatigue and pain in advanced cancer
NCT ID NCT00489307
First seen Nov 12, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tested whether the steroid dexamethasone can reduce common symptoms like fatigue, pain, nausea, and poor appetite in people with advanced solid tumors. About 132 participants took the drug and reported their symptom levels over two weeks. The goal was to improve daily comfort, not to cure the cancer.
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Locations
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Lyndon Baines Johnson Hospital
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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