Chiropractic Care for Cancer-Related Fatigue

(CAN Trial)

Overseen By Austin Garlinghouse

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Life University

Must not be taking: Short-acting benzodiazepines

Disqualifiers: Heart conditions, Schizophrenia, Osteoporosis, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

Duration: 6 months

20 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The primary aims of the proposed trial are centered around examining the feasibility of conducting a prospective, chiropractic intervention study on a population of cancer survivors living in and around Atlanta, Georgia. This includes evaluating various implementation outcomes including recruitment, adherence, tolerability, retention, acceptability, and data fidelity. The results of this trial will inform the design of a future randomized controlled trial (RCT) that has an increased focus on the efficacy/effectiveness of chiropractic care on chronic cancer-related fatigue (CCRF) and other cancer-related sequelae in cancer survivors.

Research Team

Yori Gidron, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of Haifa

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for cancer survivors in the Atlanta, Georgia area who are experiencing long-term fatigue related to their cancer. Participants should be willing and able to adhere to the study protocol, which includes receiving chiropractic care.

Inclusion Criteria

Able to understand and provide written informed consent in English

I have experienced fatigue during my illness or treatment.

I have been on the same prescription medication dose for at least 12 weeks and don't plan to change it during the study.

Exclusion Criteria

Currently pregnant

I have a condition that causes fainting when I stand up.

I have a pacemaker or a severe heart condition affecting my heart's function.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive upper cervical chiropractic care to address chronic cancer-related fatigue

6 months

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Chiropractic care

Trial Overview The study is testing how feasible it is to conduct a larger-scale research project on the effects of chiropractic care on chronic fatigue in cancer survivors. It's looking at how well participants stick with the program and what they think about it.

Participant Groups

Group I: Chiropractic intervention Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Upper cervical chiropractic care

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Life University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

21

Recruited

450+