Chrono-behavioral Therapy for Chronic Fatigue in Cancer
Condition(s) studied
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Chronotherapy: This study utilize and test different combinations of three types of interventions (zeitgebers) to entrain the circadian rhythm: 1) Light being the primary photic zeitgebers that directly entrain the SCN, 2) physical activity and 3) timing of eating) being non-photic zeitgebers that drive peripheral rhythms.
Control: Control condition
Study summary
Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a severe and persistent side effect of cancer and its treatment, affecting up to 40% of patients and significantly reducing quality of life. Recent research suggests that circadian rhythm disruption has been implicated as a possible related pathophysiological mechanism underlying CRF. Circadian rhythms are 24-hour cycles regulating physiology and behavior through environmental cues called "zeitgebers." Strengthening these cues-such as light exposure, physical activity, and eating-may help reduce CRF.
This project will develop and test the optimal combination a home-based, low-burden chrono-behavioral therapy (ChronoBT) targeting these zeitgebers.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Cancer-related Fatigue — T1 (Baseline, pre-intervention), T2 (two weeks post intervention initiation), T3 (1 day post intervention completion), T4 (follow-up 4 weeks post intervention completion)
Cancer-related Fatigue by the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACT-F) Number of items: 13. Score range: 0-52. Lower score indicates more fatigue.
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital | Aarhus | Denmark |
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