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Longitudinal Investigation of Cancer-related Fatigue and Its Treatment (LIFT Project)

Germany1,183 participantsStarted 2021-08-04

Plain-language summary

The LIFT project aims to thoroughly investigate the current status of health care in Germany regarding cancer-related fatigue from the institutional, professionals' and patients' perspective.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * ≥ 18 years of age * Newly diagnosed with a primary tumor of one of the following malignant neoplasms: colon (C18), rectum (C19-20), liver (C22), pancreas (C25), lung (C33-34), malignant melanoma (C43), breast (C50, only female), cervix (C53), endometrium (C54.1), ovaries (C56), prostate (C61), kidney (C64), bladder (C67), thyroid gland (C73), non-Hodgkin lymphoma (C82-88), leukemia (C91-C95) * Having received or receiving at enrolment at least one of the following treatments: chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted or immune therapy * Able to understand and follow the study protocol Exclusion Criteria: * Carcinoma in situ * Any additional malignant or unclear neoplasm before or since time of diagnosis of the considered primary tumor, except unspecified neoplasm of skin (C44)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
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?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Fatigue severity

Timeframe: 6 months after diagnosis to 2 years post-diagnosis

Impact of fatigue

Timeframe: 6 months after diagnosis to 2 years post-diagnosis

State of fatigue management

Timeframe: 6 months after diagnosis to 2 years post-diagnosis

Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding cancer-related fatigue

Timeframe: 6 months after diagnosis to 2 years post-diagnosis

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04921644

SponsorGerman Cancer Research Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-01-07

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Fatigue severity

Timeframe: 6 months after diagnosis to 2 years post-diagnosis

Impact of fatigue

Timeframe: 6 months after diagnosis to 2 years post-diagnosis

State of fatigue management

Timeframe: 6 months after diagnosis to 2 years post-diagnosis

Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding cancer-related fatigue

Timeframe: 6 months after diagnosis to 2 years post-diagnosis