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

Launched by CITY OF HOPE MEDICAL CENTER · Aug 25, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring how light therapy combined with occupational therapy can help manage cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in patients with genitourinary cancers, such as bladder, kidney, and prostate cancer. Light therapy uses exposure to specific types of light to help improve energy levels and reduce feelings of tiredness, while occupational therapy focuses on helping patients engage in everyday activities. The goal is to see if this combination can make a positive difference for patients experiencing fatigue due to their cancer treatments.

To be eligible for this study, participants need to be 18 years or older, fluent in English, and currently receiving treatment for their cancer, like chemotherapy or radiation. They should also have mild to moderate fatigue as assessed by their doctor and a prognosis of at least six months. Participants will undergo regular sessions of light therapy and occupational therapy, and they can expect to be monitored for changes in their fatigue levels throughout the study. It's important to know that individuals with certain conditions, such as severe sleep disorders or eye diseases, won't be able to participate. This trial is currently recruiting participants, so it's a great opportunity for those looking for additional support in managing fatigue during their cancer journey.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Aged 18 and over
• • Sufficiently fluent in English
• • On active treatment receiving systemic therapy (e.g., chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormonal therapy, etc.) or radiotherapy
• • Patients with diagnosis of a genitourinary (GU) cancer (e.g., prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer) who have grade 1 or 2 fatigue based on physician assessment at the time of study entry
• • Clinician assessed prognosis of greater than or equal to six months
• • Willing and independently able to provide consent
• • Receive a pre-screen FACIT-Fatigue score of less than or equal to 30
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Severe sleep disorders (e.g. narcolepsy)
• • Eye Diseases which limit the ability of light to be processed (e.g. untreated cataracts, severe glaucoma, macular degeneration, blindness, pupil dilation problems or other retinal disorder)
• • Severe psychological impairment (e.g., bipolar disorder or manic episodes)
• • Current employment in night shift work
• • Previous use of light therapy to alleviate fatigue or depressive symptoms
• • Secondary cancer diagnosis within the past 5 years
• • Plans to travel across meridians during treatment
• • Pregnancy
• • Currently recovering from previous eye surgery within the past 6 months that causes eye irritation
• • Sensitivity to light, epilepsy, or a history of seizures