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Study links apathy to different fatigue types in seniors

NCT ID NCT04573712

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked at how apathy (lack of motivation) influences different forms of fatigue in 57 older adults with mild cognitive disorders. Participants wore an activity tracker for a week and completed tests like a 6-minute walk and questionnaires. The goal was to compare fatigue levels between those with and without apathy, helping researchers understand these symptoms better.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better understand the link between apathy and fatigue, potentially leading to improved care for people with mild cognitive disorders.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational study with only 57 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It does not test any treatment, so no direct health benefits are expected.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

57 people

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Started

Jan 2021

Finished

Dec 2021

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Men or women aged between 65 and 85 years old coming for consultation at the RMC and the Fragility Platform * DSM-5 diagnosis: minor neurocognitive disorders * Subject must read and write in French. * Subject must be registered in the national social security scheme. * Ability to sign free and informed consent. For the 'apathetic' group: \- Presence of apathy/emotional symptoms: at least 2 criteria according to the diagnostic criteria for apathy and a score higher than 8.5 in the MBI affective dimension. For the 'non-apathetic' group: \- Absence of apathy/emotional symptoms: no criteria according to the diagnostic criteria for apathy and a score of less than 8.5 in the MBI affective dimension. Exclusion Criteria: * Motor or sensory disabilities likely to interfere with the tests. * Presence of major psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, major depressive episode, bipolar disorder) * Patient under guardianship, curatorship or under legal protection

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Conditions

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Fatigue Lethargy

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APATHY Fatigue

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Memoire Ressources et Recherche, CHU de Nice

    Nice, 06000, France

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