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NCT03187275 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Efficacy of Massage for the Treatment of Cancer-Related Fatigue (CRF) in Prostate Cancer Survivors
A NA study, sponsored by Emory University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 8
- Enrollment target
NCT03187275 is a NA study that has completed, run by Emory University. The registered enrollment target is 8 participants.
The verdict
NCT03187275, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Emory University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 8 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a prevalent and debilitating symptom experienced by cancer survivors. CRF can persist for months or years after cancer therapy is completed and has a negative impact on all areas of mental and physical function. Treatment options for CRF are extremely limited and finding safe, inexpensive, and effective interventions for managing this distressing symptom are urgently needed. Massage therapy is one of the fastest growing complementary therapies. A recently completed study in breast cancer survivors with CRF found that Swedish Massage Therapy (SMT) caused a significant reduction in fatigue and improvement in quality of life. This study investigates the effects of massage therapy on CRF among prostate cancer survivors. The study will evaluate whether SMT improves quality of life, depression, and anxiety. Second, this study will evaluate if SMT reduces CRF by decreasing the pro-inflammatory cytokine Interleukin-6 (IL-6). Lastly, to establish measures of reduced fatigue beyond self report at the treatment visits, the researchers will implement continuous, real-time monitoring of physiologic and psychological signs and symptoms, throughout the treatment period. This study will improve care for CRF and other hard-to-manage symptoms of cancer treatment and provide preliminary evidence of immune modulation as a potential mechanism of action. This study is a randomized clinical trial to test the efficacy of Swedish massage therapy (SMT) versus an active control condition (light touch, LT) on cancer related fatigue in men with prostatic cancer, at least 2 months after the end of their radiation therapy. The primary outcome is the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI). Secondary outcomes are the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement System (PROMIS) Fatigue Scale, plasma concentrations of cytokine IL-6, self-reported quality of life, depression, and anxiety, wearable measures of activity and sleep, and Automated Monitoring of Symptom Severity
Interventions
- OTHER Swedish Massage Therapy
- OTHER Light Touch Intervention
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 8 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-01-22 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-03-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03187275
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03187275 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 8 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Emory University, which has 1,208 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Swedish Massage Therapy is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03187275 about?
NCT03187275 is a clinical study titled "Efficacy of Massage for the Treatment of Cancer-Related Fatigue (CRF) in Prostate Cancer Survivors". Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a prevalent and debilitating symptom experienced by cancer survivors. CRF can persist for months or years after cancer therapy is completed and has a negative impact on all areas of mental and physical function. Treatment options for CRF are extremely limited and find...
What is the current status of trial NCT03187275?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 8 participants. The study started on 2018-01-22. Estimated completion is 2019-03-31.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03187275?
The interventions under investigation include: Swedish Massage Therapy (OTHER), Light Touch Intervention (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03187275?
This trial is sponsored by Emory University, which has 1,208 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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