Exercise and online therapy show promise for cancer fatigue
NCT ID NCT03421782
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether exercise, with or without internet-based cognitive behavior therapy, could reduce fatigue in 126 men with advanced prostate cancer. Participants were on hormone therapy and followed a 12-week exercise program. The goal was to see if these non-drug approaches improved tiredness and quality of life.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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126 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2018
- Finished
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Aug 2022
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer * Currently treated with hormone therapy-based regimen, including selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), aromatase inhibitors, selective estrogen receptor down regulators (SERDs), CYP17A1 inhibitors, gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists/antagonists, and antiandrogens; concurrent anti-HER2 therapy and other targeted therapy (e.g., CDK4/6 inhibitor, mTOR inhibitor) is permitted; must have started the current regimen at least 4 weeks prior to enrollment * A response of at least 4 on a 10 point scale (with 0 = not tired at all and 10 = extremely tired) to the question ?how tired did you feel in the past week?? * Sedentary activity pattern (Average \< 90 minutes per week of moderate-to-vigorous intensity sports activity based on patient self-report) within the past year * Physically able to exercise and physician consent to start an exercise program * Regular access to a computer with internet service * Must be able to read and understand English * Able to provide informed consent and willing to sign an approved consent form that conforms to federal and institutional guidelines Exclusion Criteria: * Evidence of disease progression at the time of enrollment * Treatment with cytotoxic chemotherapy within 3 months prior to enrollment * Prior cognitive-behavioral therapy
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Huntsman Cancer Institute/University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States
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