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NCT03927885 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Open Labeled Placebo in Reducing Cancer Related Fatigue in Patients With Advanced Cancer

A Phase 2 study of Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm and Metastatic Malignant Solid Neoplasm, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Active
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
100
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT03927885: Active Phase 2 study of Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm and Metastatic Malignant Solid Neoplasm, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

NCT03927885 is a Phase 2 study of Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm and Metastatic Malignant Solid Neoplasm that is active but no longer recruiting, run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, below the 176-participant average among 108 other Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm trials with a reported enrollment target (43% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT03927885, a Phase 2 study of Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm and Metastatic Malignant Solid Neoplasm, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
100 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This phase II/III trial studies an open labeled placebo to see how well it works compared with waitlist control in reducing cancer related fatigue in patients with cancer that has spread to other places in the body. A placebo is not a drug and is not designed to treat any disease or illness. Recent studies have found that cancer related fatigue symptoms in cancer survivors are improved with open labeled placebo (that is, patients know they are taking a placebo). It is not yet known how well an open labeled placebo works when compared with waitlist control in reducing cancer related fatigue.

Primary Outcome

Will use t-tests to assess the mean changes and standard deviations from baseline to follow-up between the groups.

Interventions

  • OTHER Quality-of-Life Assessment
  • OTHER Questionnaire Administration
  • OTHER Placebo Administration
  • OTHER Waiting List

Study Locations (1)

Texas

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center - Houston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 100 participants
Start Date 2019-03-30
Est. Completion 2026-12-31
Phase Phase 2
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

2,692 total trials

What the registry record for NCT03927885 still lists

NCT03927885 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 100 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 176-participant average among 108 other Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm trials with a reported enrollment target (43% lower).

The record links to 3 conditions, with Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions - of which Quality-of-Life Assessment is the first listed.

NCT03927885 reports a single indexed study location in Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03927885 about?

NCT03927885 is a clinical study titled "Open Labeled Placebo in Reducing Cancer Related Fatigue in Patients With Advanced Cancer". This phase II/III trial studies an open labeled placebo to see how well it works compared with waitlist control in reducing cancer related fatigue in patients with cancer that has spread to other places in the body. A placebo is not a drug and is not designed to treat any disease or illness. Recent ...

What is the current status of trial NCT03927885?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2019-03-30. Estimated completion is 2026-12-31.

What conditions does trial NCT03927885 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Metastatic Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Recurrent Malignant Solid Neoplasm.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03927885?

The interventions under investigation include: Quality-of-Life Assessment (OTHER), Questionnaire Administration (OTHER), Placebo Administration (OTHER), Waiting List (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03927885?

This trial is sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,692 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03927885 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

Similar trials for Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm

Matched on the same primary condition, ranked to surface studies in the same phase first, then by recruiting status, no relevance scoring or editorial curation.

Where NCT03927885's enrollment target sits among peer trials

100 22nd of 108 higher than 86 of 108 other Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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