RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05519878

Light Therapy and Occupational Therapy Fatigue Management-Based Intervention for Patients With Genitourinary Cancers

Assessing Efficacy of a Light Therapy and Occupational Therapy Fatigue Management-Based Intervention for Patients With Genitourinary Cancers


Sponsor

City of Hope Medical Center

Enrollment

224 participants

Start Date

Nov 29, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This clinical trial evaluates light therapy and occupational therapy in improving cancer related fatigue (CRF) patients with genitourinary cancers. Light therapy is a non-pharmacological and evidence-based intervention for managing fatigue in cancer patients. The use of light therapy can provide a low burden, inexpensive, and easy to disseminate intervention approach that can potentially have a larger impact on CRF. In addition, occupational therapy is a standard, but often underutilized, component of the multi-disciplinary approach to cancer care. Using the combination of light therapy and occupational therapy may be effective in CRF management.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether a combination of light therapy (using a special bright light box) and fatigue management coaching from an occupational therapist can reduce cancer-related tiredness in patients with prostate, kidney, or bladder cancer who are currently receiving cancer treatment. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 years or older - You have been diagnosed with a genitourinary cancer (prostate, kidney, or bladder) - You are currently receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, or radiation - You have mild to moderate fatigue (grade 1 or 2) as assessed by your doctor - Your expected prognosis is at least 6 months - You scored 30 or below on the FACIT-Fatigue scale - You can communicate in English and give consent independently **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a severe sleep disorder (such as narcolepsy) - You have serious eye disease (untreated cataracts, severe glaucoma, macular degeneration, or blindness) - You have a severe mental health condition (such as bipolar disorder or mania) - You work night shifts - You have previously used light therapy for fatigue or depression - You have epilepsy or a history of seizures - You are pregnant Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERBest Practice

Undergo routine treatment and usual follow up care

DEVICEBright White Light Therapy

Undergo bright white therapy

BEHAVIORALOccupational Therapy

Undergo occupational therapy

OTHERQuestionnaire Administration

Complete questionnaires


Locations(1)

City of Hope Medical Center

Duarte, California, United States

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