Modafinil to reduce cancer-related fatigue
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether modafinil can improve cancer-related fatigue in people with advanced cancer. It may help you feel more able to function day to day by reducing how “worn out” you feel.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older and have stage III or IV cancer
- Your expected time to live (prognosis) is at least 3 months
- Your health status is fairly good (ECOG score 0 to 2)
- You have meaningful cancer-related fatigue based on a symptom score of 4 or higher
- You can read, understand, and speak English well enough to consent
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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