Fatigue Experience in Cancer Patients
The Experience of Fatigue for Patients With Cancer
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observational
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1 country
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Brief Summary
The goal of this research study is to learn what it is like when a patient with cancer has fatigue, as well as how these patients define fatigue. Researchers want to use this information to create questionnaires that may more accurately measure fatigue and its effects in patients with cancer.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for all trials
Started Mar 2007
Typical duration for all trials
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
March 1, 2007
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 20, 2007
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
March 22, 2007
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
April 1, 2010
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
April 1, 2010
CompletedJuly 30, 2012
July 1, 2012
3.1 years
March 20, 2007
July 26, 2012
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Description of Cancer Patient Fatigue Experiences (Questionnaire + Interview Responses)
2 Years
Study Arms (1)
Fatigue Questionnaire + Interview
Interventions
Four questionnaires taking 15-20 minutes total to complete.
Eligibility Criteria
Patients with cancer that may be experiencing fatigue.
You may qualify if:
- years of age or older
- Ability to speak and read English
- Diagnosis of cancer, currently receiving treatment, receiving supportive care, or surviving after treatment
- Self report of current experience of fatigue
- Consent to participate
- Patient from M. D. Anderson Cancer Center inpatient unit or outpatient clinic
You may not qualify if:
- Inability to understand the intent of the study
- Medical condition that would preclude participation in an interview session lasting 40 minutes
- Diagnosis of active psychosis or severe cognitive impairment confirmed by the patient's attending physician.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Centerlead
- Cephaloncollaborator
Study Sites (1)
U.T.M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Loretta A. Williams, DSN
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- CASE ONLY
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 20, 2007
First Posted
March 22, 2007
Study Start
March 1, 2007
Primary Completion
April 1, 2010
Study Completion
April 1, 2010
Last Updated
July 30, 2012
Record last verified: 2012-07