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Fatigue clinical trials

Every US clinical trial registered for Fatigue — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.

110 US clinical trials · 33 currently recruiting

The research picture

Fatigue has 110 registered US clinical trials, 33 of them open to new participants right now — about 30% of the total.

33
recruiting participants now
30%
of trials open to enrollment
9
in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
8
top sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING NA 2,000 participants

Confirmatory Trial for Alleviating Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis

Accelerated Cure Project for Multiple Sclerosis

NCT06441617

RECRUITING 692 participants

Patient-Centered Assessment of Symptoms and Outcomes

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

NCT03952624

RECRUITING NA 276 participants

Wellness App for Sleep Disturbance in Hematological Cancer Patients

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

NCT05294991

RECRUITING NA 257 participants

The Fit With Us Study

University of Alabama at Birmingham

NCT06207084

RECRUITING Phase 2 240 participants

Combination Therapy for Cancer Related Fatigue in Patients With Metastatic Cancers

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT06085716

RECRUITING Phase 2 230 participants

Improving Cancer-related Fatigue, Sexual Dysfunction and Quality of Life in Older Men With Cancer and Androgen Deficiency

Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research

NCT04301765

RECRUITING NA 200 participants

Neural Mechanisms of Fatigue in Post-Acute Sequela of SARS-CoV-2

Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger

NCT07278388

RECRUITING Phase 2 188 participants

Combination Therapy for Treatment of Sleep Disturbance in Patients With Advanced Cancer

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT05474846

RECRUITING NA 185 participants

Behavioral and Neural Representations of Subjective Effort Cost

Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger

NCT04041154

RECRUITING NA 164 participants

Active Living After Cancer: Implementation Within Be Well Acres Homes

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT06907706

RECRUITING 150 participants

Neural and Cognitive Consequences of COVID-19 Survival

San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center

NCT06208943

RECRUITING NA 115 participants

Training in Evidence-based Treatments in Psycho-Oncology

Massachusetts General Hospital

NCT05674357

RECRUITING NA 106 participants

Increasing Physical Activity for Adults With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

University of Washington

NCT06270641

RECRUITING NA 100 participants

Virtual Patient Groups for Sarcoidosis Associated Fatigue

The Cleveland Clinic

NCT07073963

RECRUITING Phase 2 96 participants

Take the Reins: The Effects of Nutrient Timing on Cancer-related Fatigue

University of Maryland, Baltimore

NCT06482515

RECRUITING Phase 2 80 participants

Sodium Bicarbonate and Mitochondrial Energetics in Persons With CKD

University of California, Davis

NCT04984226

RECRUITING 80 participants

Patient Descriptors Of Cancer-Related Fatigue: A Mixed Methods Pilot Study Of Cancer Survivors

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

NCT06634381

RECRUITING NA 80 participants

CF Wellness Program

Johns Hopkins University

NCT07071324

RECRUITING NA 75 participants

Cancer-related Fatigue and Its Biological Contributors in Adolescent and Young Adult Brain Tumor Survivors: Effects of a Tele-exercise Intervention

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT07186556

RECRUITING NA 60 participants

Fatigue and Cognitive Demand With Aging

University of Oklahoma

NCT05121272

RECRUITING NA 60 participants

Lifting More Than Weights: Resistance Exercise Program Across Socioeconomic Groups for Cancer-Related Fatigue Management

West Virginia University

NCT06960720

RECRUITING Phase 4 60 participants

Pilot Study of Fisetin to Improve Fatigue Among Older Adult Cancer Survivors

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

NCT06819254

RECRUITING NA 56 participants

Dietary Intervention to Mitigate Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome

University of Maryland, Baltimore

NCT05977179

RECRUITING Phase 4 50 participants

A Trial of Dyanavel XR in Treating Co-occurring Fatigue Symptoms in Adults With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine

NCT06248229

RECRUITING Phase 1 40 participants

Randomized, Open-label, Safety Study of Subcutaneous and Intramuscular Injections of Niagen® Plus

ChromaDex

NCT07251608

RECRUITING NA 40 participants

Neuromodulation and Fatigue

University of Oklahoma

NCT05487131

RECRUITING Phase 2 40 participants

Clinical Trial of the Seaweed Supplement Fucoidan in Survivors of Cancer

University of Rochester

NCT06295588

RECRUITING NA 32 participants

Behavioral and Neural Correlates of Post-Stroke Fatigue

Texas Woman's University

NCT06088914

RECRUITING 30 participants

Eccentric Exercise and Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis

Hunter College of City University of New York

NCT06505421

RECRUITING NA 25 participants

Evaluating the Impact of Focused Muscle Contraction Therapy in U.S. Veterans

University of Illinois at Chicago

NCT05094297

RECRUITING NA 24 participants

Exercise to ReGain Stamina and Energy (The EXERGISE Study)

University of Florida

NCT05684367

RECRUITING NA 24 participants

Artemis Sleep Countermeasures

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

NCT06531733

RECRUITING Phase 2 24 participants

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Post-stroke Fatigue

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

NCT05816603

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 889 participants

Health Education Materials With/Out a Physical Activity Program for Patients Who Have Undergone Treatment for High-Risk Stage II or Stage III Colon Cancer

Canadian Cancer Trials Group

NCT00819208

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 456 participants

A Trial of a Positive Psychology Intervention for Older Adults (RESET)

University of Michigan

NCT05451589

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 337 participants

Energy Balance Interventions in Increasing Physical Activity in Breast Cancer Gene Positive Patients, Lynch Syndrome-Positive Patients, CLL Survivors or High-Risk Family Members

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT02194387

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 200 participants

Lupus Intervention for Fatigue Trial

Northwestern University

NCT02653287

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 126 participants

Gut Microbe Composition, Exercise, and Breast Breast Cancer Survivors

University of Alabama at Birmingham

NCT04088708

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 118 participants

High-Intensity Exercise to Attenuate Limitations and Train Habits in Older Adults With HIV

University of Colorado, Denver

NCT04550676

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 90 participants

Physical Activity and Dexamethasone in Reducing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Patients With Advanced Cancer

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT02491632

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 50 participants

Time-Restricted Eating to Address Persistent Cancer-Related Fatigue

University of Maryland, Baltimore

NCT05256888

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1 45 participants

MitoQ for Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

VA Office of Research and Development

NCT04267926

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 40 participants

A Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Effects of a Herbal Tincture on Energy Levels, Weight Management, and Markers of Metabolic Health

Apothekary

NCT06949540

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 36 participants

REACH (Restore Energy, Activity Can Help) Lupus Study

Tufts Medical Center

NCT06479213

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 19 participants

Virtual Exercise Program to Reduce Cancer Related Fatigue

University of Colorado, Denver

NCT04533165

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 10 participants

A Pilot rTMS Trial for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Long-COVID

University of California, Los Angeles

NCT06586398

COMPLETED NA 5,543 participants

Radicle Energy 24: A Study of Health and Wellness Products on Fatigue and Related Health Outcomes

Radicle Science

NCT06201689

COMPLETED NA 3,063 participants

Safety and Feasibility of Polychromatic Light Emitting Diode for Peripheral Catheter Illumination During Peripheral Intravenous Delivery of Normal Saline

UVLrx Therapeutics

NCT02785133

COMPLETED 1,000 participants

Genetic Susceptibility to Radiation-Induced Skin Reactions in Racial/Ethnic Groups of Patients With Breast Cancer

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

NCT01407770

COMPLETED NA 501 participants

Radicle Energy™ 24_RCA: A Study Assessing the Impact of Health and Wellness Products on Fatigue and Related Health Outcomes

Radicle Science

NCT07166523

COMPLETED NA 500 participants

Radicle Revive 24: A Study of Health and Wellness Products on Menopausal Health and Related Health Outcomes

Radicle Science

NCT06749288

COMPLETED Phase 2 410 participants

Yoga in Treating Sleep Disturbance in Cancer Survivors

Gary Morrow

NCT00397930

COMPLETED Phase 3 376 participants

Levocarnitine in Treating Fatigue in Cancer Patients

ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group

NCT00091169

COMPLETED 367 participants

Evaluation and Diagnosis of People With Pain and Fatigue Syndromes

National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)

NCT00677157

COMPLETED Phase 3 282 participants

Epoetin Alfa With or Without Dexamethasone in Treating Fatigue and Anemia in Patients With Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer

Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group

NCT00060398

COMPLETED Phase 3 227 participants

(Valerian) for Improving Sleep in Patients With Cancer Receiving Adjuvant Therapy

Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology

NCT00075842

COMPLETED NA 203 participants

Light Therapy for PD - Dose Selection

Massachusetts General Hospital

NCT04291014

COMPLETED NA 195 participants

Insomnia Self-Management in Heart Failure

Yale University

NCT02660385

COMPLETED NA 194 participants

Systematic Light Exposure for Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

NCT03217201

COMPLETED NA 188 participants

A Brief Patient-Controlled Intervention for a Symptom Cluster in Advanced Cancer

University of Wisconsin, Madison

NCT01954420

COMPLETED NA 171 participants

Acupressure for Fatigue in Ovarian Cancer Survivors

University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center

NCT03763838

COMPLETED NA 167 participants

Strong People Strength Training Study

Cornell University

NCT04203563

COMPLETED Phase 3 148 participants

Methylphenidate in Treating Patients With Fatigue Caused by Cancer

Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology

NCT00376675

COMPLETED NA 125 participants

Nurse-Provided Care or Standard Care in Treating Patients With Pancreatic Cancer

City of Hope Medical Center

NCT00902733

COMPLETED Phase 3 112 participants

Patient Controlled Methylphenidate for Cancer Related Fatigue: A Double Blind, Randomized, Placebo Controlled Trial

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT05041946

COMPLETED 100 participants

Caregiver Burden and Distress in Hematopoeitic Stem Cell Transplant

Northside Hospital

NCT01084694

COMPLETED Phase 2 83 participants

Gulf War Illness Inflammation Reduction Trial

Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center

NCT02506192

COMPLETED 81 participants

Effects of Chemotherapy on the Brain in Women With Newly Diagnosed Early-Stage Breast Cancer

University of California, San Francis

NCT00755313

COMPLETED NA 79 participants

Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of the Alpinia Galanga Formulation, Theacrine Formulation, and Caffeine Formulation on Fatigue, Mental Acuity, and Cognitive Health

Supplement Formulators

NCT05170113

COMPLETED NA 75 participants

The "PC-LIGHT" Study

Northwestern University

NCT03419585

COMPLETED Phase 3 72 participants

Brain and Gut Plasticity in Mild TBI or Post-acute COVID Syndrome Following Growth Hormone Therapy

The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

NCT03554265

COMPLETED Phase 2 70 participants

Management of Insomnia in Breast Cancer Patients

Stanford University

NCT01011218

COMPLETED NA 68 participants

Stepped-Care Telehealth for Distress in Cancer Survivors

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

NCT03060096

COMPLETED Phase 3 67 participants

Docetaxel With or Without Infliximab in Treating Weight Loss, Loss of Appetite, and Fatigue in Patients With Unresectable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (Infliximab Treatment Discontinued Effective 10/05/05)

Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology

NCT00040885

COMPLETED Early Phase 1 64 participants

Muscadine Grape Extract to Improve Fatigue

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

NCT04495751

COMPLETED NA 55 participants

Light Therapy to Increase Energy in Adolescents and Young Adults Newly Diagnosed With Solid Tumors: A Pilot Study

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

NCT02429063

COMPLETED NA 54 participants

Treating Cancer-Related Fatigue Through Systematic Light Exposure

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

NCT01873794

COMPLETED Phase 1 54 participants

Acupuncture to Treat Cancer-Related Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients

University of Pittsburgh

NCT00177840

COMPLETED NA 50 participants

S1008: Exercise, Diet, & Counseling in Improving Weight Loss in Overweight Female Breast or Colorectal Cancer Survivors

SWOG Cancer Research Network

NCT01453452

COMPLETED NA 45 participants

Initial Assessment of an Internet-based Symptom Management Intervention in Early Stage Breast Cancer

University of Michigan

NCT02495155

COMPLETED NA 44 participants

The Effect of Walking on Fatigue After Chemotherapy in Patients 65 and Older

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

NCT02191982

COMPLETED NA 44 participants

Healing Touch in Treating Fatigue in Women Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

NCT00574145

COMPLETED NA 42 participants

The Effect of Aroma on Fatigue Scores Among Women With Hypothyroidism

Nutraceuticals Research Institute

NCT03465176

COMPLETED NA 40 participants

The Effect of Oral D-Ribose in "Baby Boomers" With Fatigue. A Randomized, Double-Blind Study

Bioenergy Life Science

NCT00821067

COMPLETED NA 37 participants

MS Symptom Management Study

University of Washington

NCT02474940

COMPLETED NA 36 participants

Effectiveness of 10-minute Chair Massage Versus 10-minute Break to Reduce Stress and Improve Well-being

Geisinger Clinic

NCT04787107

COMPLETED NA 35 participants

Effect of Beta-Alanine on Heart Rate Response

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

NCT01745016

COMPLETED NA 35 participants

Support for Caregivers of Older Adults With Cognitive Decline

State University of New York at Buffalo

NCT04787068

COMPLETED NA 33 participants

Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Worry, Uncertainty, and Insomnia for Cancer Survivors

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

NCT01929720

COMPLETED NA 31 participants

KAM: Kids Are Moving

University of Minnesota

NCT02626637

COMPLETED Phase 1 31 participants

Patient Controlled Administration of Methylphenidate for Cancer Related Fatigue - PRN Methylphenidate

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT02361125

COMPLETED NA 30 participants

CBSM Intervention Via mHealth to Ameliorate HIV-related Fatigue

Medical University of South Carolina

NCT03149094

COMPLETED Phase 1 30 participants

Art and Surface Electromyography (EMG)

Logan College of Chiropractic

NCT00731991

COMPLETED NA 29 participants

Phase II Early Behavioral Intervention in BMT w/ Sleep Disturbance-Assess QOL+Fatigue+Cognitive f(x)

Stanford University

NCT01536977

COMPLETED NA 26 participants

Alterations in Gait, Strength, and Power After Ruck Marching

State University of New York at Buffalo

NCT05309603

COMPLETED NA 24 participants

Effects of Muscle Fatigue and Kinesio Taping on Shoulder Position Sense

University of Oregon

NCT02104570

COMPLETED Phase 2 21 participants

Combination Chemotherapy Plus Fluoxetine in Treating Patients With Advanced or Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology

NCT00005850

COMPLETED Phase 1 18 participants

Study to Compare the Effects of Repeated Doses of an Investigational New Drug and a Placebo on Appetite in Advanced Cancer and Anorexia

Pfizer

NCT04803305

COMPLETED NA 18 participants

Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Post COVID Fatigue

Mayo Clinic

NCT05445427

COMPLETED NA 16 participants

Virtual Reality Meditation for Fatigue

University of Washington

NCT04804462

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 1 9
Phase 2 12
Phase 3 7
Phase 4 2

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Fatigue Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 110 US studies indexed under Fatigue, and 33 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 30% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

The phase distribution for Fatigue shows 9 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 21 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

Top sponsor activity for Fatigue is led by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center with 8 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 100 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Fatigue?

PlainTrial tracks 110 US clinical trials for Fatigue, of which 33 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Fatigue?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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