Combination therapy for advanced cancer fatigue
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests a combination of treatments (including education and counseling) to see if they can reduce severe fatigue in people with advanced cancer. It's for patients who are seen at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas and can attend sessions in person or online.
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Who can take part
- You have advanced cancer and have had fatigue rated at least 4 out of 10 for 2 weeks or more.
- You are 18 or older.
- You are able to travel to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas (Houston or nearby) for study visits.
- Your hemoglobin level is 10 or higher (checked within 2 weeks of joining).
- You can read, write, and speak English and complete a counseling program either in person or by video.
- Your general health is good enough that you can care for yourself and do light activity (ECOG score 0-2).
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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