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RATIONALE: Modafinil may be effective in relieving fatigue in patients with cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy. The effectiveness of modafinil in relieving chemotherapy-related fatigue is not yet known.

PURPOSE: This randomized phase III trial is studying the effectiveness of modafinil in treating fatigue in patients who are receiving chemotherapy for cancer.


Clinical Trial Description

OBJECTIVES:

- Assess the degree to which modafinil can reduce fatigue in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.

- Assess the relationship between depression and fatigue in patients treated with this drug.

OUTLINE: This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study. Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 treatment arms.

- Arm I: Beginning on day 5 of the second course of chemotherapy, patients receive oral modafinil once daily.

- Arm II: Beginning on day 5 of the second course of chemotherapy, patients receive oral placebo once daily.

Treatment in both arms continues until day 7 of course 4 of chemotherapy in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

Fatigue and quality of life are assessed on day 7 of courses 2-4 of chemotherapy.

PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 837 patients will be accrued for this study within approximately 2.5 years. ;


Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Masking: Double-Blind, Primary Purpose: Supportive Care


Related Conditions & MeSH terms

  • Fatigue
  • Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific

NCT number NCT00042848
Study type Interventional
Source University of Rochester
Contact
Status Completed
Phase Phase 3
Start date August 2002
Completion date October 2007

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