The Effects of Chiropractic on Cancer-related Fatigue (NCT07300319) | Clinical Trial Compass
SuspendedNot Applicable
The Effects of Chiropractic on Cancer-related Fatigue
Stopped: Lack of funding
United States40 participantsStarted 2027-02-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this randomized controlled study is to investigate the impact of chiropractic care on CCRF (Chronic Cancer Related Fatigue) and other health-related challenges that burden cancer survivors.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 65 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 18-65 years of age.
* Self-report that they have been informed by their primary health care provider that they are cancer-free (this is sometimes referred to as 'complete remission' or 'cured').
* Minimum of 3 months since the completion of their primary curative-intent cancer therapies including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and/or immunotherapy (long-term hormone therapy permitted)
* Scores in the moderate-to-severe range (i.e., at or above the 60th percentile) on the FACIT-Fatigue scale.
* Fatigue onset was at some point during their illness/treatment \& negatively impacts their quality of life \& daily functioning.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Chiropractic care within the past 2 weeks
* Taking short-acting benzodiazepines which include midazolam/Versed \& triazolam/Halcion.
* Taking GLP-1 medications
* Taking other types of prescription medications (including hormone therapy) and hasn't been on a stable dose for a minimum of 6 weeks with plans to change medications or doses during the study.
* Disorders that cause fainting during rapid postural changes (e.g., POTS, orthostatic hypotension).
* Not able to make a fist or grip objects with one or both hands
* Deaf in one or both ears (hearing aids are ok)
* Heart conditions, including pacemakers, which impact heart function
* Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, or medically diagnosed cervical spine instability.
* Current litigation related to a physical, health-related injury.
* Pregna…
What they're measuring
1
Number of Eligible Randomized Participants
Timeframe: 2 years
2
Number of Participants Who Adhere to Study
Timeframe: 2 years
3
Number of Participants That Can Fulfill Study Activities
Timeframe: 2 years
4
Number of Participants Who Chiropractic Sessions
Timeframe: 2 years
5
Number of Enrolled Intervention Group Participants