Exercise Plus Epoetin Alfa in Treating Cancer Patients Who Have Anemia-Related Fatigue (NCT00004914) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Exercise Plus Epoetin Alfa in Treating Cancer Patients Who Have Anemia-Related Fatigue
United StatesStarted 2000-01
Plain-language summary
RATIONALE: Exercise may decrease anemia-related fatigue, improve strength, and build up lost muscle tissue. Epoetin alfa may help improve cancer-related anemia, energy levels, and quality of life. Exercise plus epoetin alfa may be effective treatment for anemia-related fatigue.
PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of exercise plus epoetin alfa in treating cancer patients who have anemia-related fatigue.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Diagnosis of nonmyeloid malignancy with cancer related fatigue Anemia (hemoglobin less than 10 g/dL) No clinical or radiographic evidence of lytic bone metastases
PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: Over 18 Performance status: ECOG 0-2 Life expectancy: Greater than 4 months Hematopoietic: See Disease Characteristics Hepatic: Not specified Renal: Not specified Other: No dementia or evidence of mental incompetence No physical handicap precluding aerobic or resistance exercise No clinical abnormality that would render exercise a risk HIV negative No contraindications to epoetin alfa Not pregnant or nursing Negative pregnancy test
PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: At least 8 weeks since prior epoetin alfa Chemotherapy: Concurrent chemotherapy allowed Endocrine therapy: Not specified Radiotherapy: Concurrent radiotherapy allowed Surgery: Not specified Other: Concurrent anticancer therapy allowed At least 1 month since prior strength training of greater than 3 hours a week
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
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2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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