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Urbano Chamorro I, de la Torre-Montero JC. Cancer-related fatigue and activities of daily living: lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. BMC Palliat Care 2024; 23:110. [PMID: 38678234 PMCID: PMC11055275 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-024-01437-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Cancer-related fatigue is a prevalent condition in all stages of oncologic disease that is poorly diagnosed, with a negative impact on physical function to perform activities of daily living. Fatigue is also one of the main manifestations in post-COVID-19 syndrome, and few studies have explored the functionality of cancer patients after infection by the new coronavirus. This study was designed to assess cancer-related fatigue symptoms and their implications on physical function and quality of life during the pandemic. METHODOLOGY An observational study with a cross-sectional survey in cancer patients ≥ 18 years of age was conducted. The Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F), the perception of asthenia and performance status were evaluated, and the differences between groups according to the history of COVID-19 were calculated. RESULTS A total of 60 cancer patients had an average age of 33.5 ± 10.11 years, 73.3% were female, and 98.3% had an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group-Performance Status level < 2. Severe fatigue was found in 43.3% of patients, and the average FACIT-F score was 33.5 ± 10.11. The proportion of coronavirus infection was 13,3%, and the performance of this group was worse on the scale compared to the group without infection (25 ± 10,40 vs. 34,81 ± 9,50 [p = 0,009]). There was a significant correlation between visual analog scale values and FACIT-F scale scores (Pearson's r = -0.76). CONCLUSION SARS-CoV-2 infection could increase cancer-related fatigue symptoms, limiting activities of daily living and impairing quality of life.
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- Iveth Urbano Chamorro
- Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Health Sciences Department, Madrid, Spain.
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain.
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- Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Health Sciences Department, Madrid, Spain
- Fundación San Juan de Dios, Madrid, Spain
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Fernández Ó, Sörensen PS, Comi G, Vermersch P, Hartung HP, Leocani L, Berger T, Van Wijmeersch B, Oreja-Guevara C. Managing multiple sclerosis in individuals aged 55 and above: a comprehensive review. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1379538. [PMID: 38646534 PMCID: PMC11032020 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1379538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) management in individuals aged 55 and above presents unique challenges due to the complex interaction between aging, comorbidities, immunosenescence, and MS pathophysiology. This comprehensive review explores the evolving landscape of MS in older adults, including the increased incidence and prevalence of MS in this age group, the shift in disease phenotypes from relapsing-remitting to progressive forms, and the presence of multimorbidity and polypharmacy. We aim to provide an updated review of the available evidence of disease-modifying treatments (DMTs) in older patients, including the efficacy and safety of existing therapies, emerging treatments such as Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTKs) inhibitors and those targeting remyelination and neuroprotection, and the critical decisions surrounding the initiation, de-escalation, and discontinuation of DMTs. Non-pharmacologic approaches, including physical therapy, neuromodulation therapies, cognitive rehabilitation, and psychotherapy, are also examined for their role in holistic care. The importance of MS Care Units and advance care planning are explored as a cornerstone in providing patient-centric care, ensuring alignment with patient preferences in the disease trajectory. Finally, the review emphasizes the need for personalized management and continuous monitoring of MS patients, alongside advocating for inclusive study designs in clinical research to improve the management of this growing patient demographic.
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- Óscar Fernández
- Departament of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine; Institute of Biomedical Research of Malaga (IBIMA), Regional University Hospital of Malaga, Malaga, Spain
- Department of Pharmacology and Pediatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaga, Malaga, Spain
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- Danish Multiple Sclerosis Center, Department of Neurology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Copenhagen and Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Neurorehabilitation Sciences, Multiple Sclerosis Centre Casa di Cura Igea, Milan, Italy
- University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Univ. Lille, Inserm U1172 LilNCog, CHU Lille, FHU Precise, Lille, France
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- Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany
- Brain and Mind Center, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Department of Neurology, Palacky University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czechia
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- Department of Neurorehabilitation Sciences, Multiple Sclerosis Centre Casa di Cura Igea, Milan, Italy
- University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Comprehensive Center for Clinical Neurosciences & Mental Health, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- University MS Centre, Hasselt-Pelt, Belgium
- Rehabilitation and Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Noorderhart Hospitals, Pelt, Belgium
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, IdISSC, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Miladinia M, Jahangiri M, White SJ, Karimpourian H, Inno A, Chan SWC, Ganji R, Maniati M, Zarea K, Ghalamkari M, Farahat A, Fagerström C. 5-EPIFAT trial protocol: a multi-center, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of the efficacy of pharmacotherapy for fatigue using methylphenidate, bupropion, ginseng, and amantadine in advanced cancer patients on active treatment. Trials 2024; 25:230. [PMID: 38570861 PMCID: PMC10988831 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-024-08078-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is still undertreated in most patients, as evidence for pharmacological treatments is limited and conflicting. Also, the efficacy of the pharmacological agents relative to each other is still unclear. Therefore, medications that may potentially contribute to improving CRF will be investigated in this head-to-head trial. Our main objective is to compare the efficacy of methylphenidate vs. bupropion vs. ginseng vs. amantadine vs. placebo in patients with advanced cancer. METHODS The 5-EPIFAT study is a 5-arm, randomized, multi-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial that will use a parallel-group design with an equal allocation ratio comparing the efficacy and safety of four medications (Methylphenidate vs. Bupropion vs. Ginseng vs. Amantadine) versus placebo for management of CRF. We will recruit 255 adult patients with advanced cancer who experience fatigue intensity ≥ 4 based on a 0-10 scale. The study period includes a 4-week intervention and a 4-week follow-up with repeated measurements over time. The primary outcome is the cancer-related fatigue level over time, which will be measured by the functional assessment of chronic illness therapy-fatigue (FACIT-F) scale. To evaluate safety, the secondary outcome is the symptomatic adverse events, which will be assessed using the Patient-Reported Outcomes version of the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events in cancer clinical trials (PRO-CTCAE). Also, a subgroup analysis based on a decision tree-based machine learning algorithm will be employed for the clinical prediction of different agents in homogeneous subgroups. DISCUSSION The findings of the 5-EPIFAT trial could be helpful to guide clinical decision-making, personalization treatment approach, design of future trials, as well as the development of CRF management guidelines. TRIAL REGISTRATION IRCT.ir IRCT20150302021307N6. Registered on 13 May 2023.
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- Mojtaba Miladinia
- Nursing Care Research Center in Chronic Diseases, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Medical Oncology Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Sacro Cuore Don Calabria, Negrar di Valpolicella (VR), Italy
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Nursing Care Research Center in Chronic Diseases, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University, Burwood, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, School of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Linnaeus University, Kalmar/Växjö, Kalmar, Sweden
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Almerud A, Frisk G, Klasson C, Björkhem-Bergman L. Methylphenidate for treating fatigue in palliative cancer care - effect and side effects in real-world data from a palliative care unit. Acta Oncol 2024; 63:9-16. [PMID: 38348853 DOI: 10.2340/1651-226x.2024.24156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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BACKGROUND Methylphenidate can be used for the treatment of cancer-related fatigue (CRF), although randomized controlled trials have shown conflicting results. The aim of this study was to use 'real-world' data to evaluate the effect and side effects of using methylphenidate in palliative cancer care with a focus on the late palliative phase and dose-response. METHOD A retrospective review of medical records from a palliative care unit in Sweden was performed to evaluate the effect and adverse events (AEs) of using methylphenidate to treat CRF. Univariable and multivariable regression was performed and odds ratio (OR) calculated. Adjustments were made for sex, age, cancer type, dose and starting treatment <4 weeks before death. RESULTS Of the 2,419 screened patients, 112 had been treated with methylphenidate for CRF. The treatment was assessed as being effective in 51 patients (46%). Twenty-six patients (23%) experienced AEs that were generally mild, including anxiety, palpitations, and insomnia. Patients starting the treatment <4 weeks before death (n = 54) were less likely to have an effect from treatment compared to those starting earlier; adjusted OR 0.24 (95% CI 0.10-0.55). Doses of 20 mg and above were well-tolerated and had a higher frequency of effect in the crude data but not after adjustment for confounding factors. CONCLUSION Methylphenidate is generally effective and well-tolerated for the treatment of CRF in palliative care. However, patients with a short life expectancy (<4 weeks) seem to benefit less from the treatment regardless of age, cancer type and dose.
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- Agneta Almerud
- ASIH Stockholm Södra, Palliative Home Care and Specialized Palliative Ward, Bergtallsvägen 12, SE-125 59 Älvsjö, Sweden
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- ASIH Stockholm Södra, Palliative Home Care and Specialized Palliative Ward, Bergtallsvägen 12, SE-125 59 Älvsjö, Sweden; Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS), Division of Clinical Geriatrics, Karolinska Institutet, Blickagången 16, Neo floor 7, SE-141 83, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS), Division of Clinical Geriatrics, Karolinska Institutet, Blickagången 16, Neo floor 7, SE-141 83, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS), Division of Clinical Geriatrics, Karolinska Institutet, Blickagången 16, Neo floor 7, SE-141 83, Huddinge, Sweden; Stockholms Sjukhem, Palliative Medicine, Mariebergsgatan 22, SE-112 19, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Rhee JY, Strander S, Podgurski A, Chiu D, Brizzi K, Forst DA. Palliative Care in Neuro-oncology: an Update. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep 2023; 23:645-656. [PMID: 37751050 DOI: 10.1007/s11910-023-01301-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW While the benefits of palliative care for patients with cancer are well established, palliative care in neuro-oncology is still in its early stages. However, in recent years, there has been increasing attention drawn to the need for better palliative care for patients with brain tumors. RECENT FINDINGS There is a growing body of literature demonstrating the high symptom burden and significant supportive care and information needs of these patients and their caregivers. In the area of caregiver needs, the last 3 years has seen a more rapid growth in recognizing and characterizing these needs. However, there remains a knowledge gap regarding the optimal means of addressing these needs. In this article, we outline important recent advances in the literature on palliative care for patients with brain tumors and highlight areas in need of greater attention and investigation.
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- John Y Rhee
- Division of Neuro-Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA, 02114, USA.
- Department of Neuro-Oncology, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA.
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
- Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Division of Neuro-Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Division of Neuro-Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
- Department of Neuro-Oncology, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Neuro-Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Mochamat M, Przyborek M, Jaspers B, Cuhls H, Conrad R, Mücke M, Radbruch L. Development of Care Pathway for Assessment and Treatment of Fatigue in Palliative Care. Indian J Palliat Care 2023; 29:256-265. [PMID: 37700894 PMCID: PMC10493685 DOI: 10.25259/ijpc_194_2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Objectives Fatigue is a frequent and burdensome symptom in patients with advanced disease in palliative care. However, it is under-assessed and undertreated in clinical practice, even though many treatment options have been identified in systematic reviews. Care pathways with defined and standardised steps have been recommended for effective management in the clinical setting. This paper describes a care pathway for managing fatigue in palliative care patients. This study aims to develop a care pathway with detailed guidance for screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of fatigue in palliative care patients. Material and methods A collaborative effort of multidisciplinary clinicians participated in constructing the care pathway. The care pathway was developed using the following steps: (a) Developing an intervention; (b) piloting and feasibility; (c) evaluating the intervention; (d) reporting; and (e) implementation. This paper covers the first step, which includes the evidence base identification, theory identification/development, and process/outcomes modeling. A literature search was conducted to understand the extent of the fatigue problem in the palliative care setting and identify existing guidelines and strategies for managing fatigue. Consistent recommendations emanating from the included papers were then contributed to a care pathway. Patient representatives and palliative care professionals provided feedback on the draft. Results The care pathway address the following care processes: (1) Screening for the presence of fatigue; (2) assessment to evaluate the severity of fatigue; (3) diagnostic procedure, including history, physical examination, and laboratory finding; (4) therapeutic management pathway for clinical decision-making; and (5) valuation of treatment effect, using questionnaires, diaries and physical activity monitoring with body-worn sensors. Conclusion The development of a care pathway will help to implement regular and structured assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of fatigue for healthcare professionals treating palliative care patients. Reviewing the pathway with a multidisciplinary expert group and field testing the pathway will be the next steps toward implementation.
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- Mochamat Mochamat
- Department of Palliative Medicine, University Hospital of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Diponegoro University Semarang, Indonesia, Germany
- Dr. Kariadi General Hospital, Semarang, Indonesia, Germany
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, University Hospital of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, University Hospital of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, University Hospital of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Digitalization and General Practice, RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, University Hospital of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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Stone P, Candelmi DE, Kandola K, Montero L, Smetham D, Suleman S, Fernando A, Rojí R. Management of Fatigue in Patients with Advanced Cancer. Curr Treat Options Oncol 2023; 24:93-107. [PMID: 36656503 PMCID: PMC9883329 DOI: 10.1007/s11864-022-01045-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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OPINION STATEMENT Fatigue is a common and distressing symptom experienced by patients with cancer. It is most common in patients with locally advanced or metastatic incurable disease. It can have profound effects on quality-of-life and physical functioning. In addition to general supportive measures (directed at tackling contributory conditions and comorbidities), a variety of specific interventions have been developed which can be broadly categorised as physical therapies, psychological therapies or medication. There is some evidence that each of these approaches can have benefits in patients with earlier stage disease, those undergoing active treatment and in cancer survivors. The best evidence is for aerobic exercise, yoga, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and psycho-educational interventions. Less strong evidence supports the use of medications such as methylphenidate or ginseng. In patients with advanced disease, it is likely that the mechanisms of fatigue or the factors contributing to fatigue maintenance may be different. Relatively fewer studies have been undertaken in this group and the evidence is correspondingly weaker. The authors recommend the cautious use of aerobic exercise (e.g. walking) in those who are still mobile. The authors advise considering the use of psycho-educational approaches or CBT in those patients who are able to engage in such forms of therapy. In patients near the end-of-life, the authors advise use of dexamethasone (short-term use) and other pharmacological treatments only on the basis of a clinical trial.
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- Patrick Stone
- Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department, Division of Psychiatry, University College London (UCL), 6th Floor, Maple House, 149 Tottenham Court Road, W1T 7NF, London, UK
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- Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department, Division of Psychiatry, University College London (UCL), 6th Floor, Maple House, 149 Tottenham Court Road, W1T 7NF, London, UK
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- departametno de Oncología de la Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- Cancer Psychological Support Team, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Cancer Psychological Support Team, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Cancer Psychological Support Team, Department of Medical Oncology and Department of Liaison Psychiatry, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Paliative Medicine Department, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra (IdiSNA), Navarra, Spain
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Sandford A, Haywood A, Rickett K, Good P, Khan S, Foster K, Hardy JR. Corticosteroids for the management of cancer-related fatigue in adults with advanced cancer. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023; 1:CD013782. [PMID: 36688471 PMCID: PMC9869433 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013782.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fatigue is the most commonly reported symptom in people with advanced cancer. Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is pervasive and debilitating, and can greatly impact quality of life (QoL). CRF has a highly variable clinical presentation, likely due to a complex interaction of multiple factors. Corticosteroids are commonly used to improve CRF, but the benefits are unclear and there are significant adverse effects associated with long-term use. With the increasing survival of people with metastatic cancer, the long-term effects of medications are becoming increasingly relevant. Since the impact of CRF can be immensely debilitating and can negatively affect QoL, its treatment warrants further review. OBJECTIVES To determine the benefits and harms of corticosteroids compared with placebo or an active comparator in adults with advanced cancer and CRF. SEARCH METHODS We searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Science Citation Index (ISI Web of Science), LILACS, and two clinical trial registries from inception to 18 July 2022. SELECTION CRITERIA: We included randomised controlled trials in adults aged ≥18 years. We included participants with advanced cancer who were suffering from CRF. We included trials that randomised participants to corticosteroids at any dose, by any route, administered for the relief of CRF; compared to placebo or an active comparator, including supportive care or non-pharmacological treatments. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Three review authors independently assessed titles identified by the search strategy; two review authors assessed risk of bias; and two extracted data. We extracted the primary outcome of participant-reported fatigue relief using validated scales and secondary outcomes of adverse events, serious adverse events and QoL. We calculated the risk ratio with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) between groups for dichotomous outcomes. We measured arithmetic mean and standard deviation, and reported the mean difference (MD) with 95% CI between groups for continuous outcomes. We used standardised mean difference (SMD) with 95% CIs when an outcome was measured with different instruments measuring the same construct. We used a random-effects model to meta-analyse the outcome data. We rated the certainty of the evidence using GRADE and created two summary of findings tables. MAIN RESULTS: We included four studies with 297 enroled participants; data were available for only 239 participants. Three studies compared corticosteroid (equivalent ≤ 8 mg dexamethasone) to placebo. One study compared corticosteroid (dexamethasone 4 mg) to an active comparator (modafinil 100 mg). There were insufficient data to evaluate subgroups, such as dose and duration of treatment. One study had a high risk of performance and detection bias due to lack of blinding, and one study had a high risk of attrition bias. Otherwise, we assessed risks of bias as low or unclear. Comparison 1: corticosteroids compared with placebo Participant-reported fatigue relief The was no clear difference between corticosteroids and placebo (SMD -0.46, 95% CI -1.07 to 0.14; 3 RCTs, 165 participants, very low-certainty evidence) for relief of fatigue at one week of the intervention. We downgraded the certainty of the evidence three times for study limitations due to unclear risk of bias, imprecision, and inconsistency. Adverse events There was no clear difference in the occurrence of adverse events between groups, but the evidence is very uncertain (3 RCTs, 165 participants; very low-certainty evidence). Serious adverse events There was no clear difference in the occurrence of serious adverse events between groups, but the evidence is very uncertain (2 RCTs, 118 participants; very low-certainty evidence). Quality of lIfe One study reported QoL at one week using the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS) well-being, and found no clear difference in QoL between groups (MD -0.58, 95% CI -1.93 to 0.77). Another study measured QoL using the Quality of Life Questionnaire for Cancer Patients Treated with Anticancer Drugs (QoL-ACD), and found no clear difference between groups. There was no clear difference between groups for either study, but the evidence is very uncertain (2 RCTs, 118 participants; very low-certainty evidence). Comparison 2: corticosteroids compared with active comparator (modafinil) Participant-reported fatigue relief There was improvement in fatigue from baseline to two weeks in both groups (modafinil MD 10.15, 95% CI 7.43 to 12.87; dexamethasone MD 9.21, 95% CI 6.73 to 11.69), however no clear difference between the two groups (MD -0.94, 95% CI -4.49 to 2.61; 1 RCT, 73 participants, very low-certainty evidence). We downgraded the certainty of the evidence three times for very serious study limitations and imprecision. Adverse events There was no clear difference in the occurrence of adverse events between groups, but the evidence is very uncertain (1 RCT, 73 participants; very low-certainty evidence). Serious adverse events There were no serious adverse events reported in either group (1 RCT, 73 participants; very low-certainty evidence). Quality of lIfe One study measured QoL at two weeks, using the ESAS-well-being. There was marked improvement in QoL from baseline in both groups (modafinil MD -2.43, 95% CI -2.88 to -1.98; dexamethasone MD -2.16, 95% CI -2.68 to -1.64), however no clear difference between the two groups (MD 0.27, 95% CI -0.39 to 0.93; 1 RCT, 73 participants, very low-certainty evidence). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There is insufficient evidence to support or refute the use of systemic corticosteroids in adults with cancer and CRF. We included four small studies that provided very low-certainty of evidence for the efficacy of corticosteroids in the management of CRF. Further high-quality randomised controlled trials with larger sample sizes are required to determine the effectiveness of corticosteroids in this setting.
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- Amy Sandford
- Department of Palliative and Supportive Care, Mater Health Services, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
- Mater Research Institute - The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- The University of Queensland Library, UQ/Mater McAuley Library, Brisbane, Australia
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- Mater Research Institute - The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Department of Palliative Care, St Vincent's Private Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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- Mater Research Institute - The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- School of Pharmacy, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Department of Palliative and Supportive Care, Mater Health Services, Brisbane, Australia
- Mater Research Institute - The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Palliative and Supportive Care, Mater Health Services, Brisbane, Australia
- Mater Research Institute - The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Revol B, Lapeyre‐Mestre M, Fouilhé Sam‐Laï N, Jouanjus E. Association between NMDAR antagonists, drug abuse and dependence: A disproportionality analysis from the WHO pharmacovigilance database. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2022; 88:4937-4940. [PMID: 35665950 PMCID: PMC9796803 DOI: 10.1111/bcp.15430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Ketamine and dextromethorphan are widely abused psychoactive substances. Inhibition of N-methyl-d-aspartate receptors (NMDARs) results in neurobehavioural effects including hallucinations, "out of body" sensations and dissociative effects. However, little is known about a possible extended addictive class effect linked to pharmacologically-related amino-adamantane derivatives (e.g., amantadine and memantine). Using a quasi-Bayesian analytic method, we investigated the potential association between the use of approved NMDAR antagonists (i.e., dextromethorphan, ketamine, amantadine and memantine) and the reporting of drug abuse and dependence in the WHO pharmacovigilance database (VigiBase®), which includes >21 million individual case safety reports collected from >130 countries. This disproportionality analysis identified a significant association for all investigated drugs: dextromethorphan (IC = 3.03 [2.97-3.09]), ketamine (IC = 1.70 [1.57-1.83]), amantadine (IC = 0.21 [0.06-0.35]) and memantine (IC = 0.27 [0.13-0.40]), suggesting a class effect for drug abuse and dependence. This first signal requires further investigations, but health professionals need to be alert to the potential of abuse of NMDAR antagonists, especially in the current "opioid epidemic" context, due to their growing interest as non-opioid antinociceptive drugs.
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- Bruno Revol
- Addictovigilance DepartmentGrenoble Alpes University HospitalGrenobleFrance,Inserm Unit 1300, HP2University Grenoble AlpesGrenobleFrance,French Addictovigilance Network (FAN)France
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- French Addictovigilance Network (FAN)France,Addictovigilance DepartmentToulouse University HospitalToulouseFrance,Inserm Unit 1027Toulouse III UniversityToulouseFrance
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- Addictovigilance DepartmentGrenoble Alpes University HospitalGrenobleFrance,French Addictovigilance Network (FAN)France
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- French Addictovigilance Network (FAN)France,Addictovigilance DepartmentToulouse University HospitalToulouseFrance,Inserm Unit 1027Toulouse III UniversityToulouseFrance
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Zhang Y, Jin F, Wei X, Jin Q, Xie J, Pan Y, Shen W. Chinese herbal medicine for the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:958005. [PMID: 36249791 PMCID: PMC9557005 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.958005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Objectives: This meta-analysis aimed to assess the effectiveness and safety of Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) in treating chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Methods: Nine electronic databases were searched from inception to May 2022. Two reviewers screened studies, extracted the data, and assessed the risk of bias independently. The meta-analysis was performed using the Stata 12.0 software. Results: Eighty-four RCTs that explored the efficacy of 69 kinds of Chinese herbal formulas with various dosage forms (decoction, granule, oral liquid, pill, ointment, capsule, and herbal porridge), involving 6,944 participants were identified. This meta-analysis showed that the application of CHM for CFS can decrease Fatigue Scale scores (WMD: –1.77; 95%CI: –1.96 to –1.57; p < 0.001), Fatigue Assessment Instrument scores (WMD: –15.75; 95%CI: –26.89 to –4.61; p < 0.01), Self-Rating Scale of mental state scores (WMD: –9.72; 95%CI:–12.26 to –7.18; p < 0.001), Self-Rating Anxiety Scale scores (WMD: –7.07; 95%CI: –9.96 to –4.19; p < 0.001), Self-Rating Depression Scale scores (WMD: –5.45; 95%CI: –6.82 to –4.08; p < 0.001), and clinical symptom scores (WMD: –5.37; 95%CI: –6.13 to –4.60; p < 0.001) and improve IGA (WMD: 0.30; 95%CI: 0.20–0.41; p < 0.001), IGG (WMD: 1.74; 95%CI: 0.87–2.62; p < 0.001), IGM (WMD: 0.21; 95%CI: 0.14–0.29; p < 0.001), and the effective rate (RR = 1.41; 95%CI: 1.33–1.49; p < 0.001). However, natural killer cell levels did not change significantly. The included studies did not report any serious adverse events. In addition, the methodology quality of the included RCTs was generally not high. Conclusion: Our study showed that CHM seems to be effective and safe in the treatment of CFS. However, given the poor quality of reports from these studies, the results should be interpreted cautiously. More international multi-centered, double-blinded, well-designed, randomized controlled trials are needed in future research. Systematic Review Registration: [https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42022319680], identifier [CRD42022319680].
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- Yang Zhang
- Department of Internal Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
- *Correspondence: Wenjuan Shen,
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Rogal SS, Hansen L, Patel A, Ufere NN, Verma M, Woodrell CD, Kanwal F. AASLD Practice Guidance: Palliative care and symptom-based management in decompensated cirrhosis. Hepatology 2022; 76:819-853. [PMID: 35103995 PMCID: PMC9942270 DOI: 10.1002/hep.32378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Shari S. Rogal
- Departments of Medicine and Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- School of Nursing, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Division of General Internal Medicine and Health Services Research, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Liver Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Sections of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Health Services Research, Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
- VA HSR&D Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness, and Safety (IQuESt) and Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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Mapping grip-force related brain activity after a fatiguing motor task in multiple sclerosis. Neuroimage Clin 2022; 36:103147. [PMID: 36030719 PMCID: PMC9434128 DOI: 10.1016/j.nicl.2022.103147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Motor fatigue is common in multiple sclerosis (MS), but its pathophysiology is still poorly understood. Here we used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to delineate how the acute induction of motor fatigue alters functional activity of the motor system and how these activity changes are related to motor fatigue. METHOD Forty-four right-handed mildly disabled patients with relapsing-remitting MS and 25 healthy controls performed a maximal tonic precision grip with their right hand until they developed motor fatigue. Before and after the fatiguing task, participants performed a non-fatiguing tonic grip force task, producing 15-20% of their maximum grip force based on visual feedback. Task related brain activity was mapped with blood-oxygen level dependent fMRI at 3 T. Statistical parametric mapping was used to identify relative changes in task-related activation from the pre-fatigue to the recovery MRI session. RESULTS Following fatigue induction, task performance was perturbed in both groups, and task-related activation increased in the right (ipsilateral) primary motor hand area. In patients with MS, task-related activity increased bilaterally during the recovery phase in the ventrolateral portion of the middle putamen and lateral prefrontal cortex relative to controls. The more patients increased task-related activity in left dorsal premotor cortex after the fatiguing task, the less they experienced motor fatigue during daily life. CONCLUSION Patients with MS show enhanced functional engagement of the associative cortico-basal ganglia loop following acute induction of motor fatigue in the contralateral hand. This may reflect increased mental effort to generate movements in the recovery phase after fatigue induction. The ability to recruit the contralateral dorsal premotor cortex after fatigue induction may constitute a protective mechanism against experiencing motor fatigue in everyday life.
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Adibi I, Sanayei M, Tabibian F, Ramezani N, Pourmohammadi A, Azimzadeh K. Multiple sclerosis-related fatigue lacks a unified definition: A narrative review. JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF ISFAHAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 2022; 27:24. [PMID: 35419061 PMCID: PMC8995308 DOI: 10.4103/jrms.jrms_1401_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Revised: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Fatigue is the most common symptom in multiple sclerosis (MS). Although MS-related fatigue (MS-F) strongly affects quality of life and social performance of patients, there is currently a lack of knowledge about its pathophysiology, which in turns leads to poor objective diagnosis and management. Recent studies have attempted to explain potential etiologies as well as treatments for MS-F. However, it seems that without a consensus on its nature, these data could not provide a route to a successful approach. In this Article, we review definitions, epidemiology, risk factors and correlated comorbidities, pathophysiology, assessment methods, neuroimaging findings, and pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments of MS-F. Further studies are warranted to define fatigue in MS patients more accurately, which could result in precise diagnosis and management.
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- Iman Adibi
- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.,Isfahan Neurosciences Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Isfahan Neurosciences Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.,School of Cognitive Sciences, Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM), Tehran, Iran
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- Isfahan Neurosciences Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Isfahan Neurosciences Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Isfahan Neurosciences Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Isfahan Neurosciences Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Klasson C, Helde Frankling M, Warnqvist A, Sandberg C, Nordström M, Lundh-Hagelin C, Björkhem-Bergman L. Sex Differences in the Effect of Vitamin D on Fatigue in Palliative Cancer Care-A Post Hoc Analysis of the Randomized, Controlled Trial 'Palliative-D'. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14030746. [PMID: 35159013 PMCID: PMC8833647 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14030746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Revised: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Simple Summary Previous studies have shown an association between low 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and fatigue in cancer patients. In the recently published randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, multicenter trial ‘Palliative-D’, the correction of vitamin D deficiency reduced opioid use and fatigue in vitamin-D-deficient cancer patients admitted to palliative care. No subgroup analyses in women and men were made in the Palliative-D study. This post hoc analysis suggests that the positive effect of vitamin D supplementation on cancer-related fatigue may be more pronounced in men than in women. The vitamin-D-induced effect on fatigue could not be explained by reduced opioid doses among the vitamin-D-treated patients. Future studies focused on analyzing sex differences in the effect of vitamin D in palliative cancer care is needed before firm conclusions can be drawn. Abstract In the randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial ‘Palliative-D’, vitamin D treatment of 4000 IE/day for 12 weeks reduced opioid use and fatigue in vitamin-D-deficient cancer patients. In screening data from this trial, lower levels of vitamin D were associated with more fatigue in men but not in women. The aim of the present study was to investigate possible sex differences in the effect of vitamin D in patients with advanced cancer, with a specific focus on fatigue. A post hoc analysis of sex differences in patients completing the Palliative-D study (n = 150) was performed. Fatigue assessed with the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS) was reduced in vitamin-D-treated men; −1.50 ESAS points (95%CI −2.57 to −0.43; p = 0.007) but not in women; −0.75 (95%CI −1.85 to 0.36; p = 0.18). Fatigue measured with EORTC QLQ-C15-PAL had a borderline significant effect in men (−0.33 (95%CI −0.67 to 0.03; p = 0.05)) but not in women (p = 0.55). The effect on fatigue measured with ESAS in men remained the same after adjustment for opioid doses (p = 0.01). In conclusion, the positive effect of the correction of vitamin D deficiency on fatigue may be more pronounced in men than in women. However, studies focused on analyzing sex differences in this context must be performed before firm conclusions can be drawn.
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- Caritha Klasson
- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS), Division of Clinical Geriatrics, Karolinska Institutet, Blickagången 16, Neo Floor 7, SE-141 83 Huddinge, Sweden; (M.H.F.); (L.B.-B.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS), Division of Clinical Geriatrics, Karolinska Institutet, Blickagången 16, Neo Floor 7, SE-141 83 Huddinge, Sweden; (M.H.F.); (L.B.-B.)
- Theme Cancer, Thoracic Oncology Center, Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, SE-171 64 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, Division of Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, Nobels väg 13, SE-171 77 Stockholm, Sweden;
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- Palliative Medicine, Stockholms Sjukhem, Mariebergsgatan 22, SE-112 19 Stockholm, Sweden; (C.S.); (M.N.)
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- Palliative Medicine, Stockholms Sjukhem, Mariebergsgatan 22, SE-112 19 Stockholm, Sweden; (C.S.); (M.N.)
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- Department of Health Care Sciences, Ersta Sköndal Bräcke University College, SE-100 61 Stockholm, Sweden;
- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS), Division of Care Science, Karolinska Institutet, Alfred Nobels Alle 23, SE-141 83 Huddinge, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS), Division of Clinical Geriatrics, Karolinska Institutet, Blickagången 16, Neo Floor 7, SE-141 83 Huddinge, Sweden; (M.H.F.); (L.B.-B.)
- Palliative Medicine, Stockholms Sjukhem, Mariebergsgatan 22, SE-112 19 Stockholm, Sweden; (C.S.); (M.N.)
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Purpose of Review To present new findings in order to aid in the provision of high-quality symptom management and psychosocial care for adolescents and young adults with advanced cancer at the end of life. Recent Findings Behavioral health providers support patients by teaching them symptom control skills, building legacies, and making meaning of their lives. Integration of cultural values is essential for comprehensive assessment and decision-making. Effective management of physiological symptoms and psychological distress begins with accurate communication about prognosis and goals of care that focus on patient preferences and priorities. Oncology teams promote quality of life and the successful management of fatigue, pain, decreased mobility, poor appetite, and dyspnea with the early inclusion of palliative care. Summary While provision of end-of-life care in a young person with cancer presents challenges, multidisciplinary teams can effectively accompany patients in this journey by prioritizing patient and family preferences to promote quality of life.
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Fowler-Davis S, Platts K, Thelwell M, Woodward A, Harrop D. A mixed-methods systematic review of post-viral fatigue interventions: Are there lessons for long Covid? PLoS One 2021; 16:e0259533. [PMID: 34752489 PMCID: PMC8577752 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0259533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Fatigue syndromes have been widely observed following post-viral infection and are being recognised because of Covid19. Interventions used to treat and manage fatigue have been widely researched and this study aims to synthesise the literature associated with fatigue interventions to investigate the outcomes that may be applicable to 'long Covid'. METHOD The study was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020214209) in October 2020 and five electronic databases were searched. Papers were screened, critically appraised and data extracted from studies that reported outcomes of fatigue interventions for post-viral syndromes. The narrative synthesis includes statistical analysis associated with effectiveness and then identifies the characteristics of the interventions, including identification of transferable learning for the treatment of fatigue in long Covid. An expert panel supported critical appraisal and data synthesis. RESULTS Over 7,000 research papers revealed a diverse range of interventions and fatigue outcome measures. Forty papers were selected for data extraction after final screening. The effectiveness of all interventions was assessed according to mean differences (MD) in measured fatigue severity between each experimental group and a control following the intervention, as well as standardised mean differences as an overall measure of effect size. Analyses identified a range of effects-from most effective MD -39.0 [95% CI -51.8 to -26.2] to least effective MD 42.28 [95% CI 33.23 to 51.34]-across a range of interventions implemented with people suffering varying levels of fatigue severity. Interventions were multimodal with a range of supportive therapeutic methods and varied in intensity and requirements of the participants. Those in western medical systems tended to be based on self- management and education principles (i.e., group cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). CONCLUSION Findings suggest that the research is highly focussed on a narrow participant demographic and relatively few methods are effective in managing fatigue symptoms. Selected literature reported complex interventions using self-rating fatigue scales that report effect. Synthesis suggests that long Covid fatigue management may be beneficial when a) physical and psychological support, is delivered in groups where people can plan their functional response to fatigue; and b) where strengthening rather than endurance is used to prevent deconditioning; and c) where fatigue is regarded in the context of an individual's lifestyle and home-based activities are used.
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- Sally Fowler-Davis
- Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Health Research Institute, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Health Research Institute, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Health Research Institute, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, United Kingdom
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- Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Health Research Institute, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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Alketbi A, Basit S, Hamza N, Walton LM, Moustafa IM. The added value of cognition-targeted exercise versus symptom-targeted exercise for multiple sclerosis fatigue: A randomized controlled pilot trial. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0258752. [PMID: 34748549 PMCID: PMC8575272 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0258752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Fatigue is considered one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) and lacks a current standardized treatment. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of a cognition-targeted exercise versus symptom-targeted exercise for MS fatigue. METHODS In this Pilot, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial, sixty participants with multiple sclerosis, were randomly assigned to either a Cognition-Targeted Exercise (CTE) (N = 30, mean age 41) or a Symptom-Targeted Exercise (STE) (N = 30, mean age 42). The participants in the experimental group received eight, 50-minute sessions of weekly Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) in addition to a CTE Program; whereas, participants in the control group received eight, 50-minute sessions of weekly CBT in addition to the standardized physiotherapy program (STE Program). Feasibility was assessed through recruitment rate, participant retention, adherence and safety, in addition to clinical outcome measures, including: (1) Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS), (2) Work and Social Adjustment Scale (WSAS), (3) Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). All outcome measures were assessed at baseline (pretreatment), following completion of the eight visit intervention protocol, and at 3-months follow-up. RESULTS The recruitment rate was 60% and 93% of participants completed the entire study. The recruited participants complied with 98% of the required visits. No adverse events were recorded. A Generalized Estimation Equation Model revealed a significant difference over time as an interaction term during the post and follow up visit for all clinical outcome measures (p < .001). CONCLUSION The addition of CTE to CBT exhibited positive and more lasting influence on MS fatigue outcomes compared to Symptom-Targeted Exercise (STE). Feasibility and efficacy data from this pilot study provide support for a full-scale RCT of CTE as an integral component of Multiple Sclerosis fatigue management.
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- Azza Alketbi
- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Biostatistician at Medical Agency for Research and Statistics (MARS), Egypt
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Scranton, Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Comparing the Effect of Aromatherapy with Peppermint and Lavender Essential Oils on Fatigue of Cardiac Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 2021:9925945. [PMID: 34567223 PMCID: PMC8457936 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9925945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Methods This randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on 105 cardiac patients. They were randomly divided into three groups: peppermint essential oil (n = 35), lavender essential oil (n = 35), and control (n = 35). Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) was used to collect data. The intervention was performed for 7 nights. Before and after the intervention, the questionnaire was completed by all patients. In each intervention group, patients inhaled 3 drops of lavender or peppermint essential oils. In the control group, patients inhaled 3 drops of aromatic placebo. Results The results showed the average fatigue decreased in the study groups. There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups of lavender and peppermint in terms of mean fatigue after the intervention. However, there was a statistically significant difference between lavender and control groups (P < 0.001), as well as peppermint and control groups (P < 0.001). Conclusion Aromatherapy with peppermint and lavender essential oils can reduce the fatigue of cardiac patients, so the use of these fragrances is recommended.
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Abboud H, Salazar-Camelo A, George N, Planchon SM, Matiello M, Mealy MA, Goodman A. Symptomatic and restorative therapies in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders. J Neurol 2021; 269:1786-1801. [PMID: 34482456 PMCID: PMC8940781 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-021-10783-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) are a group of autoimmune inflammatory conditions that primarily target the optic nerves, spinal cord, brainstem, and occasionally the cerebrum. NMOSD is characterized by recurrent attacks of visual, motor, and/or sensory dysfunction that often result in severe neurological deficits. In recent years, there has been a significant progress in relapse treatment and prevention but the residual disability per attack remains high. Although symptomatic and restorative research has been limited in NMOSD, some therapeutic approaches can be inferred from published case series and evidence from multiple sclerosis literature. In this review, we will discuss established and emerging therapeutic options for symptomatic treatment and restoration of function in NMOSD. We highlight NMOSD-specific considerations and identify potential areas for future research. The review covers pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic, and neuromodulatory approaches to neuropathic pain, tonic spasms, muscle tone abnormalities, sphincter dysfunction, motor and visual impairment, fatigue, sleep disorders, and neuropsychological symptoms. In addition, we briefly discuss remyelinating agents and mesenchymal stem cell transplantation in NMOSD.
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- Hesham Abboud
- Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Program, Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, Bolwell, 5th floor, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA.
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- Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Program, Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, Bolwell, 5th floor, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA
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- The Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Neurology Department, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Horizon Therapeutics Plc, Deerfield, IL, USA
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- Neuroimmunology Division, Department of Neurology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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Helde Frankling M, Klasson C, Sandberg C, Nordström M, Warnqvist A, Bergqvist J, Bergman P, Björkhem-Bergman L. 'Palliative-D'-Vitamin D Supplementation to Palliative Cancer Patients: A Double Blind, Randomized Placebo-Controlled Multicenter Trial. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13153707. [PMID: 34359609 PMCID: PMC8345220 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13153707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Revised: 07/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Simple Summary In this study, the effect of vitamin D supplementation on pain, infections, fatigue and quality of life in patients with advanced cancer with verified vitamin D deficiency was studied. To this end, a randomized controlled trial, ‘Palliative-D’, was conducted, comparing the effect of 4000 IU vitamin D3/day for 12 weeks to placebo in cancer patients admitted to palliative care. Pain was assessed as change in opioid dose and infections measured as days on antibiotics. Vitamin D-supplemented patients increased their opioid doses at a significantly slower rate than patients receiving placebo, i.e., 0.56 µg less fentanyl/h per week with vitamin D treatment. Vitamin D reduced self-assessed fatigue but did not affect antibiotic use or self-assessed Quality of life. The treatment was safe and well-tolerated. In conclusion, correction of vitamin D deficiency may have positive effects on pain and fatigue in palliative cancer patients. Abstract The aim of the ‘Palliative-D’ study was to test the hypothesis that correction of vitamin D deficiency reduces opioid use in cancer patients admitted to palliative care. A multicenter randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial in three home-based palliative care facilities in Sweden was performed. Patients with advanced cancer and 25-hydroxyvitamin D < 50 nmol/L were randomized to vitamin D3 4000 IU/day or placebo for 12 weeks. The primary endpoint was the difference of long-acting opioid use (fentanyl ug/h) between the groups during 12 weeks, based on four time points. Secondary outcomes included changes in antibiotic use, fatigue and Quality of Life (QoL). A total of 244 patients were randomized, and 150 patients completed the 12 weeks. The major reason for drop-out was death due to cancer. The vitamin D-group had a significantly smaller increase of opioid doses compared to the placebo-group; beta coefficient −0.56 (p = 0.03), i.e., 0.56 µg less fentanyl/h per week with vitamin D treatment. Vitamin D-reduced fatigue assessed with ESAS was −1.1 points after 12 weeks (p < 0.01). Antibiotic use or QoL did not differ significantly between the groups. The treatment was safe and well-tolerated. In conclusion, correction of vitamin D deficiency may have positive effects on opioid use and fatigue in palliative cancer patients, but only in those with a survival time more than 12 weeks.
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- Maria Helde Frankling
- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS), Division of Clinical Geriatrics, Karolinska Institutet, SE-141 83 Huddinge, Sweden; (M.H.F.); (C.K.)
- ASIH Stockholm Södra, Palliative Home Care and Hospice Ward, SE-125 59 Älvsjö, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS), Division of Clinical Geriatrics, Karolinska Institutet, SE-141 83 Huddinge, Sweden; (M.H.F.); (C.K.)
- ASIH Stockholm Södra, Palliative Home Care and Hospice Ward, SE-125 59 Älvsjö, Sweden
- Stockholms Sjukhem, Palliative Medicine, SE-112 19 Stockholm, Sweden; (C.S.); (M.N.)
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- Stockholms Sjukhem, Palliative Medicine, SE-112 19 Stockholm, Sweden; (C.S.); (M.N.)
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- Stockholms Sjukhem, Palliative Medicine, SE-112 19 Stockholm, Sweden; (C.S.); (M.N.)
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, Division of Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, SE-171 77 Stockholm, Sweden;
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- Department of Surgery, Breast Centre, Capio St Gorans Hospital, SE-112 19 Stockholm, Sweden;
- Department of Oncology-Pathology, Karolinska Institutet, SE-171 77 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Division of Clinical Microbiology, Karolinska Institutet, SE-141 86 Stockholm, Sweden;
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Immunodeficiency Unit, Karolinska University Hospital, SE-141 86 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS), Division of Clinical Geriatrics, Karolinska Institutet, SE-141 83 Huddinge, Sweden; (M.H.F.); (C.K.)
- ASIH Stockholm Södra, Palliative Home Care and Hospice Ward, SE-125 59 Älvsjö, Sweden
- Stockholms Sjukhem, Palliative Medicine, SE-112 19 Stockholm, Sweden; (C.S.); (M.N.)
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Wang R, Huang X, Wu Y, Sun D. Efficacy of Qigong Exercise for Treatment of Fatigue: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:684058. [PMID: 34239889 PMCID: PMC8257957 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.684058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Objective: Several studies suggested that Qigong exercise (QE) can relieve fatigue in patients diagnosed with various diseases. Our review aimed to evaluate the efficacy of QE for alleviating fatigue. Methods: A related literature search was performed in the PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, China Biology Medicine disc (CBM), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, and VIP data bases from inception to November 2020. Information on fatigue, malaise, tiredness, and Qigong research data was collected. Results: Sixteen randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were reported in patients with cancer (n = 4), chronic fatigue syndrome (n = 2), and other diseases (n = 10). The QE groups showed significant improvements in total fatigue intensity [15 RCTs, p < 0.00001; standard mean difference (SMD) -0.69 (-0.95 to -0.44)]. The QE groups did not show significant improvement in quality of life [4 RCTs, p = 0.08; SMD 0.53 (-0.07 to 1.14)]. The statistically significant difference of the subgroup analyses (different primary diseases, QE types, and study quality) also remained unchanged. Conclusion: The findings of this meta-analysis indicate that QE may be beneficial for improving fatigue in patients diagnosed with various diseases. Considering the limitations of the study, we draw a very cautious conclusion regarding the resulting estimate of the effect. Further studies are warranted to better understand the benefits of QE in primary medical care.
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- Rui Wang
- Department of Massage, Hangzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Massage, Hangzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Massage, Hangzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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Brahmer JR, Abu-Sbeih H, Ascierto PA, Brufsky J, Cappelli LC, Cortazar FB, Gerber DE, Hamad L, Hansen E, Johnson DB, Lacouture ME, Masters GA, Naidoo J, Nanni M, Perales MA, Puzanov I, Santomasso BD, Shanbhag SP, Sharma R, Skondra D, Sosman JA, Turner M, Ernstoff MS. Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) clinical practice guideline on immune checkpoint inhibitor-related adverse events. J Immunother Cancer 2021; 9:e002435. [PMID: 34172516 PMCID: PMC8237720 DOI: 10.1136/jitc-2021-002435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 259] [Impact Index Per Article: 86.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are the standard of care for the treatment of several cancers. While these immunotherapies have improved patient outcomes in many clinical settings, they bring accompanying risks of toxicity, specifically immune-related adverse events (irAEs). There is a need for clear, effective guidelines for the management of irAEs during ICI treatment, motivating the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) to convene an expert panel to develop a clinical practice guideline. The panel discussed the recognition and management of single and combination ICI irAEs and ultimately developed evidence- and consensus-based recommendations to assist medical professionals in clinical decision-making and to improve outcomes for patients.
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- Julie R Brahmer
- Department of Oncology and the Thoracic Oncology, Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
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- Unit of Melanoma Cancer Immunotherapy and Innovative Therapy, National Tumour Institute IRCCS Fondazione 'G. Pascale', Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- New York Nephrology Vasculitis and Glomerular Center, Albany, New York, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Helen F. Graham Cancer Center, Newark, Delaware, USA
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- Department of Oncology and the Thoracic Oncology, Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Department of Oncology, Beaumont Hospital Dublin, The Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Cancer Specialist of North Florida, Fleming Island, Florida, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Oncology and the Thoracic Oncology, Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Cancer Treatment & Diagnosis, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, Maryland, USA
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Mosher CE, Secinti E, Kroenke K, Helft PR, Turk AA, Loehrer PJ, Sehdev A, Al-Hader AA, Champion VL, Johns SA. Acceptance and commitment therapy for fatigue interference in advanced gastrointestinal cancer and caregiver burden: protocol of a pilot randomized controlled trial. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2021; 7:99. [PMID: 33879253 PMCID: PMC8056101 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-021-00837-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Fatigue interference with activities, mood, and cognition is one of the most prevalent and bothersome concerns of advanced gastrointestinal (GI) cancer patients. As fatigue interferes with patient functioning, family caregivers often report feeling burdened by increasing responsibilities. Evidence-based interventions jointly addressing cancer patient fatigue interference and caregiver burden are lacking. In pilot studies, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has shown promise for addressing symptom-related suffering in cancer patients. The current pilot trial seeks to test a novel, dyadic ACT intervention for both advanced GI cancer patients with moderate-to-severe fatigue interference and their family caregivers with significant caregiving burden or distress. METHODS A minimum of 40 patient-caregiver dyads will be randomly assigned to either the ACT intervention or an education/support control condition. Dyads in both conditions attend six weekly 50-min telephone sessions. Outcomes are assessed at baseline as well as 2 weeks and 3 months post-intervention. We will evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of ACT for improving patient fatigue interference and caregiver burden. Secondary outcomes include patient sleep interference and patient and caregiver engagement in daily activities, psychological flexibility, and quality of life. We will also explore the effects of ACT on patient and caregiver physical and mental health service use. DISCUSSION Findings will inform a large-scale trial of intervention efficacy. Results will also lay the groundwork for further novel applications of ACT to symptom interference with functioning and caregiver burden in advanced cancer. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov , NCT04010227 . Registered 8 July 2019.
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- Catherine E. Mosher
- Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 402 North Blackford Street, LD 124, Indianapolis, IN 46202 USA
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- Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 402 North Blackford Street, LD 124, Indianapolis, IN 46202 USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Center for Health Services Research, Regenstrief Institute, 1101 W. 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202 USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, Indiana Cancer Pavilion, 535 Barnhill Drive, Suite 473, Indianapolis, IN 46202 USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, Indiana Cancer Pavilion, 535 Barnhill Drive, Suite 473, Indianapolis, IN 46202 USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, Indiana Cancer Pavilion, 535 Barnhill Drive, Suite 473, Indianapolis, IN 46202 USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, Indiana Cancer Pavilion, 535 Barnhill Drive, Suite 473, Indianapolis, IN 46202 USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, Indiana Cancer Pavilion, 535 Barnhill Drive, Suite 473, Indianapolis, IN 46202 USA
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- Indiana University School of Nursing, 1111 Middle Drive, NU 340G, Indianapolis, IN 46202 USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Center for Health Services Research, Regenstrief Institute, 1101 W. 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202 USA
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Fatigue in Cancer Patients in Palliative Care-A Review on Pharmacological Interventions. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13050985. [PMID: 33652866 PMCID: PMC7956665 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13050985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Simple Summary Cancer related fatigue is a common and distressing symptom for patients with cancer during and after primary treatment, and also in the palliative phase of the disease trajectory. This review focuses on the pharmacological treatment of cancer related fatigue in patients with advanced or metastatic cancer. There are few high-quality studies performed in this setting, but both methylphenidate and corticosteroids might be used to relieve fatigue. Abstract Fatigue is one of the most distressing symptoms experienced by cancer patients. The suggested biological mechanism for cancer related fatigue (CRF) includes immune activation triggered by tumor tissue or by anticancer treatment but other mechanisms have also been proposed. Previous large meta-analysis of interventions on fatigue focuses mostly on patients early in the disease trajectory, with only one tenth of included studies performed in palliative cohorts. The aim of this narrative review is therefore to present a background on CRF with focus on the palliative setting. A summary of recent randomized, controlled trials on pharmacological interventions on CRF in palliative care is presented, including studies on psychostimulants, corticosteroids, testosterone and melatonin. Interestingly, in several of these studies there was a positive and similar effect on fatigue in both the intervention and the placebo arm—indicating an important placebo effect for any pharmacological treatment. In addition, studies on dietary supplements and on pharmacological complementary medicines are discussed. To conclude, the evidence is still weak for using pharmacological treatments on CRF in palliative care patients—although methylphenidate and corticosteroids might be considered.
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Haywood A, Sandford A, Rickett K, Good P, Khan S, Hardy JR. Corticosteroids for the management of cancer-related fatigue in adults with advanced cancer. Hippokratia 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Alison Haywood
- School of Pharmacy, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University; Gold Coast Australia
- Mater Research Institute - The University of Queensland; Brisbane Australia
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- Department of Palliative and Supportive Care; Mater Health Services; Brisbane Australia
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- The University of Queensland Library; UQ/Mater McAuley Library; Brisbane Australia
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- Department of Palliative Care; St Vincent's Private Hospital; Brisbane Australia
- Mater Research Institute - The University of Queensland; Brisbane Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University; Gold Coast Australia
- Mater Research Institute - The University of Queensland; Brisbane Australia
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- Department of Palliative and Supportive Care; Mater Health Services; Brisbane Australia
- Mater Research Institute - The University of Queensland; Brisbane Australia
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Mosher CE, Krueger E, Hirsh AT, Miller KD, Ballinger TJ, Storniolo AM, Schneider BP, Newton EV, Champion VL, Johns SA. Protocol of a randomized trial of acceptance and commitment therapy for fatigue interference in metastatic breast cancer. Contemp Clin Trials 2020; 98:106168. [PMID: 33038501 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2020.106168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2020] [Revised: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Fatigue interference with activities, mood, and cognition is one of the most prevalent and distressing concerns of metastatic breast cancer patients. To date, there are no evidence-based interventions for reducing fatigue interference in metastatic breast cancer and other advanced cancer populations. In pilot studies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) has shown potential for reducing symptom-related suffering in cancer patients. The current Phase II trial seeks to more definitively examine the efficacy of telephone-based ACT for women with metastatic breast cancer who are experiencing fatigue interference. In this trial, 250 women are randomly assigned to either the ACT intervention or an education/support control condition. Women in both conditions attend six weekly 50-min telephone sessions. The primary aim of this study is to test the effect of telephone-based ACT on fatigue interference. Secondary outcomes include sleep interference, engagement in daily activities, and quality of life. Outcomes are assessed at baseline, 2 weeks post-intervention, and 3 and 6 months post-intervention. This trial also examines whether increases in psychological flexibility, defined as full awareness of the present moment while persisting in behaviors aligned with personal values, account for the beneficial effect of ACT on fatigue interference. After demonstrating ACT's efficacy, the intervention can be widely disseminated to clinicians who care for metastatic breast cancer patients. Our findings will also inform future ACT trials with various cancer populations and functional outcomes.
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- Catherine E Mosher
- Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 402 North Blackford Street, LD 124, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 402 North Blackford Street, LD 124, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 402 North Blackford Street, LD 124, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
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- Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, Indiana Cancer Pavilion, 535 Barnhill Drive, Suite 473, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
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- Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, Indiana Cancer Pavilion, 535 Barnhill Drive, Suite 473, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
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- Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, Indiana Cancer Pavilion, 535 Barnhill Drive, Suite 473, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
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- Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, Indiana Cancer Pavilion, 535 Barnhill Drive, Suite 473, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
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- Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, Indiana Cancer Pavilion, 535 Barnhill Drive, Suite 473, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
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- Indiana University School of Nursing, 1111 Middle Drive, NU 340G, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Center for Health Services Research, Regenstrief Institute, 1101 W. 10(th) Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
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Katz M. Palliative Care for Parkinson's Spectrum Disorders: an Emerging Approach. Neurotherapeutics 2020; 17:1456-1463. [PMID: 33439466 PMCID: PMC7851259 DOI: 10.1007/s13311-020-00989-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Parkinson's spectrum disorders (PSD) are neurodegenerative parkinsonian conditions that carry a tremendous symptom burden. Palliative care is an interdisciplinary medical specialty that focuses on improving quality of life for patients and caregivers affected by serious life-limiting illnesses, at any stage of disease. Research and clinical programs into this emerging therapeutic approach remain limited. This review focuses on the role of palliative care in the treatment of patients with PSD. Gaps in knowledge and recommendations for future research are discussed.
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- Maya Katz
- Department of Neurology, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Medical Center, San Francisco, USA.
- Movement Disorders and Neuromodulation Center, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), 1635 Divisadero Street, Suite 520, San Francisco, CA, 94121, USA.
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Xiao X, Reynolds NR, Saligan L, Lei Y, Wang M, Wang H. Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions to decrease fatigue in people living with HIV/AIDS: a protocol of systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e040996. [PMID: 32963072 PMCID: PMC7509953 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-040996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Fatigue is a common symptom among people living with HIV (PLWH). It has a substantial adverse impact on functional status and the ability to conduct activities of daily living. Identifying effective strategies to prevent or reduce fatigue is significant to promote the quality of life of this vulnerable population. The purpose of this review is to synthesise the non-pharmacological evidence and assess the effects of interventions on reducing HIV-related fatigue among PLWH. METHODS AND ANALYSIS We will comprehensively search literature available up to 30 June 2020, in the following databases: PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Web of Science and PsycINFO. The reference list of selected studies and relevant published reviews will also be screened to retrieve potential articles. Two reviewers will identify the eligible articles, extract data and identify the biases in the selected studies. Any disagreements will be referred to a third reviewer. We will qualitatively synthesise the evidence and pool data with meta-analysis according to the heterogeneity of different studies. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This systematic review will not raise any ethical issues since it is a secondary data collection and analysis. The results will inform effective strategies to reduce fatigue among PLWH. The final report will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and academic conferences. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42020153715.
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- Xueling Xiao
- Xiangya Nursing School, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- School of Nursing, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- HIV/AIDS Department, First Hospital of Changsha, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Xiangya Nursing School, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Cheung DST, Yeung WF, Chau PH, Lam TC, Yang M, Lai K, Ip CY, Lao L, Lin CC. Patient-centred, self-administered acupressure for Chinese advanced cancer patients experiencing fatigue and co-occurring symptoms: A pilot randomised controlled trial. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2020; 31:e13314. [PMID: 32896014 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2019] [Revised: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the feasibility and potential effects of patient-centred self-administered acupressure for alleviating fatigue and co-occurring symptoms among Chinese advanced cancer patients receiving treatment. METHODS Thirty advanced cancer patients who screened positive for moderate/severe fatigue with symptoms of insomnia and/or pain were recruited from a hospital in Hong Kong. They were randomly assigned (1:1) to receive a 4-week patient-centred self-administered acupressure intervention or health education. Fatigue (primary outcome) and secondary outcomes (sleep quality, pain, fatigue-sleep disturbance-pain symptom cluster severity, anxiety, depression and quality of life) were measured by questionnaires and actigraphy. RESULTS Twenty-four participants (80%) completed the study. Adherence to self-administered acupressure practice was satisfactory, with all retained participants attending all sessions and 90.9% practising acupressure daily. All completers rated the class as very enjoyable or quite enjoyable. Fatigue, pain, symptom cluster severity, anxiety, depression and quality of life appeared to improve from baseline to post-intervention in the intervention group. Among these outcomes, only the between-group difference in anxiety post-intervention was significant. The group × time interaction effect was nonsignificant for all outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Patient-centred self-administered acupressure appears to be feasible and acceptable among advanced cancer patients. A fully powered trial is warranted to confirm the intervention effect.
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- Denise Shuk Ting Cheung
- School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,Virginia University of Integrative Medicine, Virginia, United States
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- School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Charity Foundation Professor in Nursing, Hong Kong, China.,School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
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Cuidados paliativos. PAJAR - PAN AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AGING RESEARCH 2020. [DOI: 10.15448/2357-9641.2020.1.33815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Objetivos: identificar artigos nacionais e internacionais que abordem: i) os cuidados paliativos de idosos portadores de insuficiência cardíaca (IC); ii) as condutas médicas atuais para controle dos sintomas e condições clínicas, psicossociais e espirituais comumente apresentadas por idosos portadores desta condição clínica.Métodos: revisão narrativa através de busca por artigos do período de 2014 a 2019 nas bases de dados PubMed, Scielo, Lilacs e Scopus, utilizando os Descritores em Ciência e Saúde (DeCS): insuficiência cardíaca, idoso, muito idoso, cuidados paliativos, e os Medical Subject Headings (MeSH): heart failure, aged, elderly, palliative care.Síntese dos dados (Resultados): foram identificados 12 artigos de revisão acerca de cuidados paliativos de pacientes com insuficiência cardíaca, e somente dois artigos de revisão acerca de cuidados paliativos de idosos com insuficiência cardíaca.Conclusões: uma abordagem através de Avaliação Geriátrica Ampla (AGA), identificação de fragilidade e comorbidades, aliadas a habilidades específicas no manejo de IC são fundamentais para melhor desempenho dos cuidados paliativos desses pacientes. Além disso, há escassa disponibilidade de estudos originais acerca de cuidados paliativos de idosos portadores de IC.
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Farrell D, Artom M, Czuber‐Dochan W, Jelsness‐Jørgensen LP, Norton C, Savage E. Interventions for fatigue in inflammatory bowel disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020; 4:CD012005. [PMID: 32297974 PMCID: PMC7161727 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd012005.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term used to describe a group of chronic, progressive inflammatory disorders of the digestive tract. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are the two main types. Fatigue is a common, debilitating and burdensome symptom experienced by individuals with IBD. The subjective, complex nature of fatigue can often hamper its management. The efficacy and safety of pharmacological or non-pharmacological treatments for fatigue in IBD is not yet established through systematic review of studies. OBJECTIVES To assess the efficacy and safety of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for managing fatigue in IBD compared to no treatment, placebo or active comparator. SEARCH METHODS A systematic search of the databases Embase, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, PsycINFO was undertaken from inception to July 2018. A top-up search was run in October 2019. We also searched the Cochrane IBD Group Specialized Register, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, ongoing trials and research registers, conference abstracts and reference lists for potentially eligible studies. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions in children or adults with IBD, where fatigue was assessed as a primary or secondary outcome using a generic or disease-specific fatigue measure, a subscale of a larger quality of life scale or as a single-item measure, were included. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two authors independently screened search results and four authors extracted and assessed bias independently using the Cochrane 'Risk of bias' tool. The primary outcome was fatigue and the secondary outcomes included quality of life, adverse events (AEs), serious AEs and withdrawal due to AEs. Standard methodological procedures were used. MAIN RESULTS We included 14 studies (3741 participants): nine trials of pharmacological interventions and five trials of non-pharmacological interventions. Thirty ongoing studies were identified, and five studies are awaiting classification. Data on fatigue were available from nine trials (1344 participants). In only four trials was managing fatigue the primary intention of the intervention (electroacupuncture, physical activity advice, cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused therapy). Electroacupuncture Fatigue was measured with Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue (FACIT-F) (scores range from 0 to 52). The FACIT-F score at week eight was 8.00 points higher (better) in participants receiving electroacupuncture compared with no treatment (mean difference (MD) 8.00, 95% CI 6.45 to 9.55; 1 RCT; 27 participants; low-certainty evidence). Results at week 16 could not be calculated. FACIT-F scores were also higher with electroacupuncture compared to sham electroacupuncture at week eight (MD 5.10, 95% CI 3.49 to 6.71; 1 RCT; 30 participants; low-certainty evidence) but not at week 16 (MD 2.60, 95% CI 0.74 to 4.46; 1 RCT; 30 participants; low-certainty evidence). No adverse events were reported, except for one adverse event in the sham electroacupuncture group. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy Compared with a fatigue information leaflet, the effects of CBT on fatigue are very uncertain (Inflammatory Bowel Disease-Fatigue (IBD-F) section I: MD -2.16, 95% CI -6.13 to 1.81; IBD-F section II: MD -21.62, 95% CI -45.02 to 1.78; 1 RCT, 18 participants, very low-certainty evidence). The efficacy of solution-focused therapy on fatigue is also very uncertain, because standard summary data were not reported (1 RCT, 98 participants). Physical activity advice One 2 x 2 factorial trial (45 participants) found physical activity advice may reduce fatigue but the evidence is very uncertain. At week 12, compared to a control group receiving no physical activity advice plus omega 3 capsules, FACIT-F scores were higher (better) in the physical activity advice plus omega 3 group (FACIT-F MD 6.40, 95% CI -1.80 to 14.60, very low-certainty evidence) and the physical activity advice plus placebo group (FACIT-F MD 9.00, 95% CI 1.64 to 16.36, very low-certainty evidence). Adverse events were predominantly gastrointestinal and similar across physical activity groups, although more adverse events were reported in the no physical activity advice plus omega 3 group. Pharmacological interventions Compared with placebo, adalimumab 40 mg, administered every other week ('eow') (only for those known to respond to adalimumab induction therapy), may reduce fatigue in patients with moderately-to-severely active Crohn's disease, but the evidence is very uncertain (FACIT-F MD 4.30, 95% CI 1.75 to 6.85; very low-certainty evidence). The adalimumab 40 mg eow group was less likely to experience serious adverse events (OR 0.56, 95% CI 0.33 to 0.96; 521 participants; moderate-certainty evidence) and withdrawal due to adverse events (OR 0.48, 95%CI 0.26 to 0.87; 521 participants; moderate-certainty evidence). Ferric maltol may result in a slight increase in fatigue, with better SF-36 vitality scores reported in the placebo group compared to the treatment group following 12 weeks of treatment (MD -9.31, 95% CI -17.15 to -1.47; 118 participants; low-certainty evidence). There may be little or no difference in adverse events (OR 0.55, 95% CI 0.26 to 1.18; 120 participants; low-certainty evidence) AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS: The effects of interventions for the management of fatigue in IBD are uncertain. No firm conclusions regarding the efficacy and safety of interventions can be drawn. Further high-quality studies, with a larger number of participants, are required to assess the potential benefits and harms of therapies. Future studies should assess interventions specifically designed for fatigue management, targeted at selected IBD populations, and measure fatigue as the primary outcome.
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- Dawn Farrell
- Institute of Technology TraleeDepartment of Nursing and Healthcare SciencesTraleeCounty KerryIreland
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- King's College LondonFlorence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care57 Waterloo RoadLondonUKSE1 8WA
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- King's College LondonFlorence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care57 Waterloo RoadLondonUKSE1 8WA
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- King's College LondonFlorence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care57 Waterloo RoadLondonUKSE1 8WA
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- University College CorkSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Brookfield Health Sciences ComplexCorkIreland
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Simon ST, Pralong A, Radbruch L, Bausewein C, Voltz R. The Palliative Care of Patients With Incurable Cancer. DEUTSCHES ARZTEBLATT INTERNATIONAL 2020; 116:108-115. [PMID: 32164823 DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.2020.0108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2019] [Revised: 10/07/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of palliative medicine is to optimize the quality of life of patients with incurable, progressive diseases. The care delivered in actual clinical practice is not uniform and often takes insufficient account of the currently available scientific evidence. METHODS In accordance with the methodological directives on systematic literature reviews and consensus-finding that have been issued by the German Oncology Guideline Program (Leitlinienprogramm Onkologie), a nationwide, representative group of experts updated the previously published seven chapters of the S3 (evidence-based and consensus-based) guideline and formulated new recommen- dations on a further eight topics in palliative care. RESULTS Non-drug options for the treatment of fatigue include aerobic exercise and psycho-educative methods, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy. Sleep distur- bances can be treated with improved sleep hygiene and relaxation techniques, as well as with drugs: Z substances for short-term and sedating antidepressants for intermediate-term treatment. For nausea and vomiting, the first line of treatment consists of antidopaminergic drugs, such as haloperidol, or drugs with an antido- paminergic effect combined with a further receptor affinity, such as metoclopramide. For patients suffering from malignant intestinal obstruction (MIO), an important con- sideration for further treatment is whether the obstruction is complete or incomplete. Psychotherapeutic interventions are indicated for the treatment of anxiety. CONCLUSION Multiple studies have confirmed the benefit of the early integration of palliative care for achieving the goals of better symptom control and maintenance of derate quality of evidence supporting the management of certain symptoms in patients with incurable cancers.
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- Steffen T Simon
- University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, Department of Palliative Medicine; University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, Center for Integrated Oncology Aachen Bonn Cologne Duesseldorf (CIO ABCD); Department of Palliative Medicine, University Hospital Bonn; Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich University Hospital, Department of Palliative Medicine
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Heydarirad G, Choopani R, Pasalar M, Parvizi MM, Hajian P, Mirzaei HR. The Effect of a Chickpea-Based Persian Diet on Cancer-Related Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients: A Semi-Experimental Study. Complement Med Res 2019; 26:390-397. [PMID: 31132760 DOI: 10.1159/000500017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2019] [Accepted: 03/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is one of the most common symptoms associated with cancer or its treatment. OBJECTIVES The aim of the current study was to evaluate the effect of chickpea-based diet (Nokhodāb) on CRF in female breast cancer patients undertaking routine treatment. METHOD Forty female patients with diagnosis of breast cancer were enrolled. The patients were asked to use a chickpea-based Persian diet daily for the period of 3 weeks. Symptom assessment was made for all women by the Cancer Fatigue Scale (CFS) and the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) questionnaires and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). RESULTS CRF decreased significantly at the end of the study, compared to the beginning (p < 0.05). Mean of CFS was 40.72 before the intervention, while showing a significant decrease to 33.38 at the end of our study (p = 0.001). A comparison of FSS and VAS before and after intervention shows that FSS and fatigue VAS mean scores have a significant decline at the end (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Nokhodāb, as an available diet, could be a good choice for relieving CRF in breast cancer women. Traditional/complementary medicine may present some effective therapeutic suggestions for cancer complications.
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- Ghazaleh Heydarirad
- Traditional Medicine and Materia Medica Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,School of Traditional Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Traditional Medicine and Materia Medica Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,School of Traditional Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Traditional Medicine and History of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran, .,Essence of Parsiyan Wisdom Institute, Traditional Medicine and Medicinal Plant Incubator, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran,
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- Essence of Parsiyan Wisdom Institute, Traditional Medicine and Medicinal Plant Incubator, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Molecular Dermatology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Shohadae Tajrish Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Shohadae Tajrish Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Effect of the Chinese Medicine YangZheng XiaoJi on Reducing Fatigue in Mice with Orthotopic Transplantation of Colon Cancer. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2019; 2019:3870812. [PMID: 30891076 PMCID: PMC6390313 DOI: 10.1155/2019/3870812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2018] [Accepted: 01/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background Fatigue is a common, distressing, and persistent symptom for patients with malignant tumor including colorectal cancer (CRC). Although studies of cancer-related fatigue (CRF) have sprung out in recent years, the pathophysiological mechanisms that induce CRF remain unclear, and effective therapeutic interventions have yet to be established. Methods To investigate the effect of the traditional Chinese medicine YangZheng XiaoJi (YZXJ) on CRF, we constructed orthotopic colon cancer mice, randomly divided into YZXJ group and control (NS) group. Physical or mental fatigue was respectively assessed by swimming exhaustion time or suspension tail resting time. At the end of the experiment, serum was collected to measure the expression level of inflammatory factors by ELISA and feces to microbiota changes by 16s rDNA, and hepatic glycogen content was detected via the anthrone method. Result The nutritional status of the YZXJ group was better than that of the control group, and there was no statistical difference in tumor weight. The swimming exhaustion times of YZXJ group and control group were (162.80 ± 14.67) s and (117.60 ± 13.42, P < 0.05) s, respectively; the suspension tail resting time of YZXJ group was shorter than that of the control group (49.85 ± 4.56) s and (68.83 ± 7.26) s, P < 0.05)). Serum levels of IL-1β and IL-6 in YZXJ group were significantly lower than the control group (P < 0.05). Liver glycogen in YZXJ group was (5.18 ± 3.11) mg/g liver tissue, which was significantly higher than that in control group (2.95 ± 2.06) mg/g liver tissue (P < 0.05). At phylum level, increased abundance of Bacteroidetes, Verrucomicrobia, Actinobacteria, and Cyanobacteria and decreased Proteobacteria in YZXJ group emerged as the top differences between the two groups, and the Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio was decreased in YZXJ group compared to the control group. At genus level, the abundance of Parabacteroides, unidentified Saprospiraceae, and Elizabethkingia which all belong to phylum Bacteroidetes were increased, while Arcobacter, Marinobacter, Alkanindiges, Sulfuricurvum, Haliangium, and Thiobacillus in phylum Proteobacteria were decreased after YZXJ intervention. YZXJ can also increase Pirellula, Microbacterium, and Alpinimonas and decrease Rubrobacter and Iamia. Conclusion YZXJ may reduce the physical and mental fatigue caused by colorectal cancer by inhibiting inflammatory reaction, promoting hepatic glycogen synthesis, and changing the composition of intestinal microbiota.
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Hulme K, Safari R, Thomas S, Mercer T, White C, Van der Linden M, Moss-Morris R. Fatigue interventions in long term, physical health conditions: A scoping review of systematic reviews. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0203367. [PMID: 30312325 PMCID: PMC6193578 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0203367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2018] [Accepted: 08/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Fatigue is prominent across many long term physical health conditions. This scoping review aimed to map the fatigue intervention literature, to ascertain if certain interventions may be effective across conditions, and if novel interventions tested in specific long term conditions may be promising for other conditions. METHODS Scoping review methodological frameworks were used. Electronic bibliographic databases were searched (inception to November 2016) for systematic reviews of fatigue interventions in long term conditions. Inclusion criteria were: long term physical health condition; review focus on fatigue management; objective and systematic review process; primary review outcome is fatigue. Articles focussing on surgical interventions or treatments thought to trigger fatigue were excluded. A narrative synthesis was performed. RESULTS Of 115 full texts screened, 52 reviews were included. Interventions were categorised as pharmacological and non-pharmacological (exercise, psychological/behavioural and complementary medicine). Pharmacological interventions did not consistently demonstrate benefit, except for anti-TNFs and methylphenidate which may be effective at reducing fatigue. Non-pharmacological interventions such as graded exercise and fatigue-specific psychological interventions may be effective, but heterogeneous intervention components limit conclusions. 'Complementary medicine' interventions (e.g. Chinese herbal medicines) showed promise, but the possibility of publication bias must be considered. CONCLUSIONS Further research is necessary to inform clinical practice. The reported effectiveness of some interventions across inflammatory health conditions, such as anti-TNFs, aerobic exercise, and psychologically based approaches such as CBT, highlights a potential transdiagnostic avenue for fatigue management. More novel strategies that may be worth exploring include expressive writing and mindfulness, although the mechanisms for these in relation to fatigue are unclear. More work is needed to identify transdiagnostic mechanisms of fatigue and to design interventions based on these.
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- Katrin Hulme
- Health Psychology Section, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
- Health Psychology Department, Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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- Health and Social Care Research Centre, University of Derby, Derby, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Division of Health & Social Care Research, Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Health Psychology Section, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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Ju A, Strippoli GFM, Craig JC, Tong A, Saglimbene VM, Unruh ML. Interventions for fatigue in people with chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis. THE COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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- Angela Ju
- The Children's Hospital at Westmead; Centre for Kidney Research; Westmead NSW Australia 2145
- The University of Sydney; Sydney School of Public Health; Sydney NSW Australia 2006
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- The University of Sydney; Sydney School of Public Health; Sydney NSW Australia 2006
- University of Bari; Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation; Bari Italy
- Diaverum; Medical Scientific Office; Lund Sweden
- Diaverum Academy; Bari Italy
- The Children's Hospital at Westmead; Cochrane Kidney and Transplant, Centre for Kidney Research; Westmead NSW Australia 2145
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- The Children's Hospital at Westmead; Cochrane Kidney and Transplant, Centre for Kidney Research; Westmead NSW Australia 2145
- Flinders University; College of Medicine and Public Health; Adelaide SA Australia 5001
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- The Children's Hospital at Westmead; Centre for Kidney Research; Westmead NSW Australia 2145
- The University of Sydney; Sydney School of Public Health; Sydney NSW Australia 2006
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- The Children's Hospital at Westmead; Centre for Kidney Research; Westmead NSW Australia 2145
- The University of Sydney; Sydney School of Public Health; Sydney NSW Australia 2006
- Diaverum; Medical Scientific Office; Lund Sweden
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- Department of Internal Medicine; University of New Mexico; 1 University of New Mexico Albuquerque New Mexico USA 87131
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- Nicole Ebner
- Department of Cardiology and PneumologyUniversity Medical Center GöttingenGöttingenGermany
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- Department of Hypertension, WAM University Hospital in LodzMedical University of LodzPoland
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- Department of Cardiology and PneumologyUniversity Medical Center GöttingenGöttingenGermany
- Berlin‐Brandenburg Center for Regenerative Therapies (BCRT); Deutsches Zentrum für Herz‐Kreislauf‐Forschung (DZHK) partner site Berlin; Charité Universitätsmedizin BerlinBerlinGermany
- Division of Cardiology and Metabolism, Department of CardiologyCharité Universitätsmedizin BerlinBerlinGermany
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- Department of Cardiology and PneumologyUniversity Medical Center GöttingenGöttingenGermany
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Alcântara-Silva TR, de Freitas-Junior R, Freitas NMA, de Paula Junior W, da Silva DJ, Machado GDP, Ribeiro MKA, Carneiro JP, Soares LR. Music Therapy Reduces Radiotherapy-Induced Fatigue in Patients With Breast or Gynecological Cancer: A Randomized Trial. Integr Cancer Ther 2018; 17:628-635. [PMID: 29633652 PMCID: PMC6142102 DOI: 10.1177/1534735418757349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Purpose: To investigate the influence of music therapy on the
reduction of fatigue in women with breast or gynecological malignant neoplasia
during radiotherapy, since it is one of the most frequent side effects of this
type of treatment, and may interfere with self-esteem, social activities, and
quality of life. Experimental Design: Randomized controlled trial
(control group [CG] and music therapy group [MTG]) to assess fatigue, quality of
life, and symptoms of depression in women undergoing radiotherapy using the
Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy: Fatigue (FACT-F) version 4, Functional
Assessment of Cancer Therapy–General (FACT-G) version 4, and Beck Depression
Inventory in 3 separate times, namely, during the first week of radiotherapy, on
the week of the intermediary phase, and during the last week of radiotherapy.
Individual 30- to 40-minute sessions of music therapy with the presence of a
trained music therapist were offered to participants. Results: In
this study, 164 women were randomized and 116 (63 CG and 53 MTG) were included
in the analyses, with mean age of 52.90 years (CG) and 51.85 years (MTG).
Participants in the MTG had an average of 10 music therapy sessions, totaling
509 sessions throughout the study. FACT-F results were significant regarding
Trial Outcome Index (P = .011), FACT-G (P =
.005), and FACT-F (P = .001) for the MTG compared with the CG.
Conclusions: Individual music therapy sessions may be effective
to reduce fatigue related to cancer and symptoms of depression, as well as to
improve quality of life for women with breast or gynecological cancer undergoing
radiotherapy. Further well-designed research studies are needed to adequately
determine the effects of music therapy on fatigue.
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- 1 Federal University of Goias (UFG), Goiânia, GO, Brazil.,4 Araújo Jorge Hospital, Associação de Combate ao Câncer em Goiás (ACCG), Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- Katie Spencer
- Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9NL, UK
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- Garforth Medical Centre, Garforth, Leeds LS25 1HB, UK
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- Queen's Centre for Oncology and Haematology, Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham HU16 5JQ, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9NL, UK
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Murillo-Rodríguez E, Barciela Veras A, Barbosa Rocha N, Budde H, Machado S. An Overview of the Clinical Uses, Pharmacology, and Safety of Modafinil. ACS Chem Neurosci 2018; 9:151-158. [PMID: 29115823 DOI: 10.1021/acschemneuro.7b00374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Modafinil (MOD) is a wakefulness-inducing compound prescribed for treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness as a consequence of sleep disturbances such as shift work sleep disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, or narcolepsy. While providing effective results in patients with sleepiness, MOD also produces positive outcomes in the management of fatigue associated with different conditions including depression, cancer, or tiredness in military personnel. Although there is clear evidence of the stimulant effects of MOD, current data also show that administration of this drug apparently induces positive neurobiological effects, such as improvement in memory. However, serious concerns have been raised since some reports have suggested MOD dependence. Taken together, these findings highlight the need to characterize the changes induced by MOD which have been observed in several neurobiological functions. Moreover, further work should follow up on the likely long-term effects of this drug if used for treatment of drowsiness and tiredness. Here, we review and summarize recent findings of the medical uses of MOD in the management of sleepiness and fatigue associated with depression or cancer as well as exhaustion in military personnel. We also discuss the available literature related with the cognitive enhancing properties of this stimulant, as well as what is known and unknown about MOD addiction.
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- Eric Murillo-Rodríguez
- Laboratorio
de Neurociencias Moleculares e Integrativas, Escuela de Medicina División
Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Anáhuac Mayab, 97310 Mérida, Yucatán, México
- Grupo
de Investigación en Envejecimiento, División Ciencias
de la Salud, Universidad Anáhuac Mayab, 97310 Mérida, Yucatán, México
- Intercontinental Neuroscience Research Group, Yucatán, México
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- Intercontinental Neuroscience Research Group, Yucatán, México
- Grupo de Pesquisa Translacional em
Saúde Mental, Universidade Católica Dom Bosco, Campo
Grande, Mato Grosso del Sur 79117-900, Brazil
- Panic
and Respiration Laboratory, Institute of Psychiatry Federal, University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-901, Brazil
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- Intercontinental Neuroscience Research Group, Yucatán, México
- Health School, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- Intercontinental Neuroscience Research Group, Yucatán, México
- Faculty
of Human Sciences, Medical School Hamburg, 20457 Hamburg, Germany
- Physical
Activity, Physical Education, Health and Sport Research Centre (PAPESH),
Sports Science Department, School of Science and Engineering, Reykjavik University, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland
- Lithuanian Sports University, Kaunas 44221, Lithuania
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- Intercontinental Neuroscience Research Group, Yucatán, México
- Panic
and Respiration Laboratory, Institute of Psychiatry Federal, University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-901, Brazil
- Physical
Activity Neuroscience Laboratory, Physical Activity Sciences Postgraduate
Program-Salgado de Oliveira University, Salgado de Oliveira University, Niterói 24030-060, Brazil
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Effiong A, Kumari P. Pharmacotherapies for fatigue in chronic liver disease (CLD): a systematic review and meta-analysis (protocol). Syst Rev 2018; 7:28. [PMID: 29444700 PMCID: PMC5813416 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-018-0688-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2017] [Accepted: 01/15/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This is the protocol for a systematic review (and meta-analysis) of an intervention. The primary objective of this systematic review will be to assess the benefits and harms of pharmacological therapies (pharmacotherapies) for the management of fatigue in adults with CLD of any etiology. The effects of pharmacological therapies on fatigue in CLD will be compared against those of placebo, no intervention, or non-pharmacological interventions. Specifically, this review will examine whether pharmacological therapies improve CLD-associated fatigue, and if they do, what key elements are associated with their effectiveness. The results of this systematic review will assist clinicians, policy-makers, researchers, and people with CLD in decision-making on how best to manage fatigue and its associated symptoms. METHODS MEDLINE, SCOPUS, EMBASE, EU Clinical Trials Register, WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform, CENTRAL (The Cochrane Library), ClinicalTrials.gov, reference lists of articles and conference proceedings will be searched for relevant studies. No language or date restrictions will be applied. Eligible studies will include adults with CLD of any etiology. Included studies will be randomized controlled trials. From included studies, data on participant characteristics, study design, setting, research ethics compliance, and intervention outcomes will be extracted. Risk of bias in included studies will be assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool. A random-effects meta-analysis will be conducted. If substantial or considerable levels of heterogeneity are detected, analysis will be limited to a narrative synthesis. DISCUSSION This systematic review will examine the effectiveness of pharmacological therapies on fatigue reduction in people with CLD. Such therapies may be more effective than non-pharmacological interventions in treating fatigue symptoms in CLD. Evidence derived from the findings of this study will guide future practice, policy, and research. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO, CRD42017076957.
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- Andem Effiong
- Georgetown University, 3700 O St NW, Washington, DC, 20057, USA.
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- Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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Buga S, Banerjee C, Salman J, Cangin M, Zachariah F, Freeman B. Supportive Care for the Head and Neck Cancer Patient. Cancer Treat Res 2018; 174:249-270. [PMID: 29435847 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-65421-8_15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Patients with head and neck cancers (HNC) face multiple psychosocial and physical challenges that require multidisciplinary attention and care throughout their disease process. The psychoemotional symptoms may be triggered by cosmetic disfigurement and/or functional deficits related to the cancer itself or cancer-directed treatments. These physical and emotional symptoms can be demoralizing and require acute and long-term professional assistance throughout a patient's lifespan. HNC remains one of the most challenging cancers to treat due to disfigurement, emotional suffering, social isolation, and loss of self-esteem. The emotional and physical symptoms a supportive care team can address are discussed in this chapter.
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- Sorin Buga
- Department of Supportive Care, City of Hope, Duarte, USA.
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- Department of Supportive Care, City of Hope, Duarte, USA
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- Department of Supportive Care, City of Hope, Duarte, USA
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Martinez-Litago E, Martínez-Velasco M, Muniesa-Zaragozano M. Palliative care and end-of-life care for polypathological patients. Rev Clin Esp 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rceng.2017.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Palliative care and end-of-life care for polypathological patients. Rev Clin Esp 2017; 217:543-552. [PMID: 29029757 DOI: 10.1016/j.rce.2017.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2017] [Revised: 03/30/2017] [Accepted: 08/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Patients with advanced chronic diseases receive fragmented care, which entails high resource consumption and a poor quality of life. Uncertainty in the prognosis and scarce investigation into the importance of symptomatic control in this patient group hinders a proper therapeutic approach. Palliative care teams optimise the use of resources through comprehensive patient care, the optimization of the patient's environment, communication, the preparation of early care plans and the creation of coordinated healthcare circuits, which improve the quality of the patient's care in advanced stages of the disease. In the end-of-life phase, the therapeutic approach is focused on symptomatic control, selecting treatments according to the cause, comorbidities and the patient's wishes. To control refractory symptoms, palliative sedation is considered an indispensable option.
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Maddocks M, Lovell N, Booth S, Man WDC, Higginson IJ. Palliative care and management of troublesome symptoms for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Lancet 2017; 390:988-1002. [PMID: 28872031 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(17)32127-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2017] [Revised: 06/29/2017] [Accepted: 07/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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People with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have distressing physical and psychological symptoms, often have limited understanding of their disease, and infrequently discuss end-of-life issues in routine clinical care. These are strong indicators for expert multidisciplinary palliative care, which incorporates assessment and management of symptoms and concerns, patient and caregiver education, and sensitive communication to elicit preferences for care towards the end of life. The unpredictable course of COPD and the difficulty of predicting survival are barriers to timely referral and receipt of palliative care. Early integration of palliative care with respiratory, primary care, and rehabilitation services, with referral on the basis of the complexity of symptoms and concerns, rather than prognosis, can improve patient and caregiver outcomes. Models of integrated working in COPD could include: services triggered by troublesome symptoms such as refractory breathlessness; short-term palliative care; and, in settings with limited access to palliative care, consultation only in specific circumstances or for the most complex patients.
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- Matthew Maddocks
- Cicely Saunders Institute of Palliative Care, Policy & Rehabilitation, King's College London, London, UK
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- Cicely Saunders Institute of Palliative Care, Policy & Rehabilitation, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK; Department of Oncology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Harefield Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Muscle Research Laboratory, Harefield Hospital, Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Cicely Saunders Institute of Palliative Care, Policy & Rehabilitation, King's College London, London, UK.
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Poort H, Peters M, Bleijenberg G, Gielissen MFM, Goedendorp MM, Jacobsen P, Verhagen S, Knoop H. Psychosocial interventions for fatigue during cancer treatment with palliative intent. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2017; 7:CD012030. [PMID: 28708236 PMCID: PMC6408929 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd012030.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Fatigue is a prevalent and burdensome symptom for patients with incurable cancer receiving cancer treatment with palliative intent and is associated with reduced quality of life. Psychosocial interventions seem promising for management of fatigue among cancer patients. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of psychosocial interventions for fatigue in adult patients with incurable cancer receiving cancer treatment with palliative intent. SEARCH METHODS We searched the following databases: CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and seven clinical trial registries; we also searched the reference lists of articles. The date of our most recent search was 29 November 2016. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials that compared psychosocial interventions in adults aged 18 years or over undergoing cancer treatment with palliative intent for incurable cancer versus usual care or other controls. Psychosocial interventions were defined as various kinds of interventions provided to influence or change cognitions, emotions, behaviours, social interactions, or a combination of these. Psychosocial interventions of interest to this review had to involve at least two interactions between the patient and the care provider in which the care provider gave the patient personal feedback concerning changes sought by these interventions. We included trials that reported fatigue as an outcome of interest. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard methodological procedures expected by Cochrane. Two review authors independently considered trials for inclusion in the review, assessed risk of bias, and extracted data, including information on adverse events. We assessed the quality of evidence using GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation) and created a 'Summary of findings' table. MAIN RESULTS We identified 14 studies (16 reports) that met inclusion criteria for this review and involved 3077 randomised participants in total. Most of these studies included a mixed sample of participants; we obtained data for the subset of interest for this review (diagnosis of incurable cancer and receiving cancer treatment) from the study investigators of 12 studies, for which we included 535 participants in the subset meta-analysis for fatigue post intervention. Researchers investigated a broad range of psychosocial interventions with different intervention aims and durations. We identified sources of potential bias, including lack of description of methods of blinding and allocation concealment and inclusion of small study populations.Findings from our meta-analysis do not support the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for reducing fatigue post intervention (standardised mean difference (SMD) -0.25, 95% confidence interval (CI) -0.50 to 0.00; not significant; 535 participants, 12 studies; very low-quality evidence). First follow-up findings on fatigue suggested benefit for participants assigned to the psychosocial intervention compared with control (SMD -0.66, 95% CI -1.00 to -0.32; 147 participants, four studies; very low-quality evidence), which was not sustained at second follow-up (SMD -0.41, 95% CI -1.12 to 0.30; not significant; very low-quality evidence).Results for our secondary outcomes revealed very low-quality evidence for the efficacy of psychosocial interventions in improving physical functioning post intervention (SMD 0.32, 95% CI 0.01 to 0.63; 307 participants, seven studies). These findings were not sustained at first follow-up (SMD 0.37, 95% CI -0.20 to 0.94; not significant; 122 participants, two studies; very low-quality evidence). Findings do not support the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for improving social functioning (mean difference (MD) 4.16, 95% CI -11.20 to 19.53; not significant; 141 participants, four studies), role functioning (MD 3.49, 95% CI -12.78 to 19.76; not significant; 143 participants, four studies), emotional functioning (SMD -0.11, 95% CI -0.56 to 0.35; not significant; 115 participants, three studies), or cognitive functioning (MD -2.23, 95% CI -12.52 to 8.06; not significant; 86 participants, two studies) post intervention. Only three studies evaluated adverse events. These studies found no difference between the number of adverse events among participants in the intervention versus control group.Using GRADE, we considered the overall quality of evidence for our primary and secondary outcomes to be very low. Therefore, we have very little confidence in the effect estimate, and the true effect is likely to be substantially different from the estimate of effect. Limitations in study quality and imprecision due to sparse data resulted in downgrading of the quality of data. Additionally, most studies were at high risk of bias owing to their small sample size for the subset of patients with incurable cancer (fewer than 50 participants per arm), leading to uncertainty about effect estimates. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS We found little evidence around the benefits of psychosocial interventions provided to reduce fatigue in adult patients with incurable cancer receiving cancer treatment with palliative intent. Additional studies with larger samples are required to assess whether psychosocial interventions are beneficial for addressing fatigue in patients with incurable cancer.
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- Hanneke Poort
- Dana‐Farber Cancer InstituteDepartment of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care450 Brookline AveBostonMAUSA02215
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- Radboud University Medical CenterMedical OncologyNijmegenNetherlands
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- Radboud University Medical CenterExpert Center for Chronic FatiguePO Box 9101NijmegenNetherlands6500 HB
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- Academic Medical Center, University of AmsterdamDepartment of Medical PsychologyAmsterdamNetherlands
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- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc.Division of Population ScienceTampaFloridaUSA
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- Radboud University Medical CenterMedical OncologyNijmegenNetherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of AmsterdamDepartment of Medical PsychologyMeibergdreef 9AmsterdamNetherlands1105 AZ
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Kim M, Kim JE, Lee HY, Kim AR, Park HJ, Kwon OJ, Kim EJ, Park YC, Seo BK, Cho JH, Kim JH. Moxibustion for cancer-related fatigue: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2017; 17:353. [PMID: 28679410 PMCID: PMC5499061 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-017-1856-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2017] [Accepted: 06/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Background Cancer-related fatigue is one of the most common symptoms experienced by cancer patients, and it diminishes their quality of life. However, there is currently no confirmed standard treatment for cancer-related fatigue, and thus, many patients who suffer cancer-related fatigue seek complementary and alternative medicines such as moxibustion. Moxibustion is one of the most popular therapies in traditional Korean medicine used to manage fatigue. Recent studies have also demonstrated that moxibustion is effective for treating chronic fatigue. However, there is insufficient evidence supporting the effect of moxibustion against cancer-related fatigue. The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of moxibustion treatment for cancer-related fatigue. Methods/design A multi-center, three-armed parallel, randomized controlled trial will be conducted. Ninety-six patients with cancer-related fatigue will be recruited from three clinical research centers. They will be randomly allocated to one of three groups in a 1:1:1 ratio. The moxibustion group will receive moxibustion treatment at CV8, CV12, LI4 and ST36. The sham moxibustion group will receive sham moxibustion at non-acupoints. Both the moxibustion and sham moxibustion groups will receive 30-min treatments twice a week for 8 weeks. The usual care group will not receive moxibustion treatment. All participants will be educated via a brochure on how to manage cancer-related fatigue in daily life. The outcome measurements will be evaluated at baseline, week 5, week 9, and week 13 by assessors who are blinded to the group allocation. The primary outcome measure will be the mean change in the average scores of the Brief Fatigue Inventory before and after treatments between groups. The secondary outcome measures will be the mean difference in changes from baseline of the Brief Fatigue Inventory, functional assessments of cancer therapy-fatigue, European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire C-30 scores, and Montreal Cognitive Assessment scores between groups. Safety will be assessed by monitoring adverse events at each visit. Discussion The results of this study will provide evidence to confirm whether moxibustion can be used as a therapeutic option for treating cancer-related fatigue. Trial registration Clinical Research Information Service KCT0002170. Registered 16 December 2016. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12906-017-1856-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Heart failure is a chronic, progressive illness that is increasing in prevalence in the USA. Patients with advanced heart failure experience a high symptom burden that is comparable to patients with advanced cancer. Palliative care, however, is underutilized in patients with heart failure, and symptoms may go untreated as the disease progresses. A combination of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions should be used to address symptoms and maintain quality of life. While there have been significant advances in evidence-based heart failure treatments in recent years, selection of appropriate palliative medications as symptoms progress is challenging due to limited clinical studies in this patient population. Medications that are commonly used for symptom management in other life-limiting illnesses may have little to no evidence in heart failure, or have undesirable cardiac effects that preclude use. Clinicians must extrapolate available clinical evidence and prescribing considerations relevant to heart failure to palliate symptoms as well as possible. The objectives of this paper are to review the most common and distressing symptoms in heart failure, analyze evidence, or lack thereof, for pharmacologic management of symptoms, and provide prescribing considerations based on side effect profiles and comorbid conditions.
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- Diana Stewart
- MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, 20010, USA.
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Lazenka MF, Freitas KC, Henck S, Negus SS. Relief of Pain-Depressed Behavior in Rats by Activation of D1-Like Dopamine Receptors. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2017; 362:14-23. [PMID: 28411257 DOI: 10.1124/jpet.117.240796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2017] [Accepted: 04/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Clinically significant pain often includes a decrease in both behavior and mesolimbic dopamine signaling. Indirect and/or direct dopamine receptor agonists may alleviate pain-related behavioral depression. To test this hypothesis, the present study compared effects of indirect and direct dopamine agonists in a preclinical assay of pain-depressed operant responding. Male Sprague-Dawley rats with chronic indwelling microelectrodes in the medial forebrain bundle were trained in an intracranial self-stimulation (ICSS) procedure to press a lever for pulses of electrical brain stimulation. Intraperitoneal injection of dilute lactic acid served as an acute noxious stimulus to depress ICSS. Intraperitoneal lactic acid-induced depression of ICSS was dose-dependently blocked by the dopamine transporter inhibitor methylphenidate and the D1-selective agonist SKF82958, but not by the D2/3-selective agonists quinpirole, pramipexole, or sumanirole. The antinociceptive effects of methylphenidate and SKF82958 were blocked by the D1-selective antagonist SCH39166. Acid-induced stimulation of a stretching response was evaluated in separate groups of rats, but all agonists decreased acid-stimulated stretching, and antagonism experiments were inconclusive due to direct effects of the antagonists when administered alone. Taken together, these results suggest that D1-receptor stimulation is both sufficient to block acid-induced depression of ICSS and necessary for methylphenidate antinociception in this procedure. Conversely, D2/3-receptor stimulation is not sufficient to relieve pain-depressed behavior. These results support the hypothesis that pain-related depression of dopamine D1 receptor signaling contributes to pain-related depression of behavior in rats. Additionally, these results support further consideration of indirect dopamine agonists and direct D1 receptor agonists as candidate treatments for pain-related behavioral depression.
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- Matthew F Lazenka
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
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Bivard A, Lillicrap T, Krishnamurthy V, Holliday E, Attia J, Pagram H, Nilsson M, Parsons M, Levi CR. MIDAS (Modafinil in Debilitating Fatigue After Stroke): A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Cross-Over Trial. Stroke 2017; 48:1293-1298. [PMID: 28404841 PMCID: PMC5404401 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.116.016293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2016] [Revised: 01/19/2017] [Accepted: 02/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background and Purpose— This study aimed to assess the efficacy of modafinil, a wakefulness-promoting agent in alleviating post-stroke fatigue ≥3 months after stroke. We hypothesized that 200 mg of modafinil daily for 6 weeks would result in reduced symptoms of fatigue compared with placebo. Methods— This single-center phase 2 trial used a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover design. The key inclusion criterion was a multidimensional fatigue inventory score of ≥60. Patients were randomized to either modafinil or placebo for 6 weeks of therapy, then after a 1 week washout period swapped treatment arms for a second 6 weeks of therapy. The primary outcome was the multidimensional fatigue inventory; secondary outcomes included the Montreal cognitive assessment, the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS), and the Stroke-Specific Quality of Life (SSQoL) scale. The multidimensional fatigue inventory is a self-administered questionnaire with a range of 0 to 100. Treatment efficacy was assessed using linear regression by estimating within-person, baseline-adjusted differences in mean outcomes after therapy. This trial was registered with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12615000350527). Results— A total of 232 stroke survivors were screened and 36 were randomized. Participants receiving modafinil reported a significant decrease in fatigue (multidimensional fatigue inventory, −7.38; 95% CI, −21.76 to −2.99; P<0.001) and improved quality of life (SSQoL, 11.81; 95% CI, 2.31 to 21.31; P=0.0148) compared with placebo. Montreal cognitive assessment and DASS were not significantly improved with modafinil therapy during the study period (P>0.05). Conclusions— Stroke survivors with nonresolving fatigue reported reduced fatigue and improved quality of life after taking 200 mg daily treatment with modafinil. Clinical Trial Registration— URL: https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=368268. Unique identifier: ACTRN12615000350527.
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- Andrew Bivard
- From the Departments of Neurology, John Hunter Hospital (A.B., T.L., V.K., M.P., C.R.L.), Hunter Medical Research Institute (A.B., T.L., V.K., E.H., J.A., H.P., M.N., M.P., C.R.L.), and Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Medicine and Public Health (J.A.), University of Newcastle, Australia.
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- From the Departments of Neurology, John Hunter Hospital (A.B., T.L., V.K., M.P., C.R.L.), Hunter Medical Research Institute (A.B., T.L., V.K., E.H., J.A., H.P., M.N., M.P., C.R.L.), and Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Medicine and Public Health (J.A.), University of Newcastle, Australia
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- From the Departments of Neurology, John Hunter Hospital (A.B., T.L., V.K., M.P., C.R.L.), Hunter Medical Research Institute (A.B., T.L., V.K., E.H., J.A., H.P., M.N., M.P., C.R.L.), and Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Medicine and Public Health (J.A.), University of Newcastle, Australia
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- From the Departments of Neurology, John Hunter Hospital (A.B., T.L., V.K., M.P., C.R.L.), Hunter Medical Research Institute (A.B., T.L., V.K., E.H., J.A., H.P., M.N., M.P., C.R.L.), and Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Medicine and Public Health (J.A.), University of Newcastle, Australia
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- From the Departments of Neurology, John Hunter Hospital (A.B., T.L., V.K., M.P., C.R.L.), Hunter Medical Research Institute (A.B., T.L., V.K., E.H., J.A., H.P., M.N., M.P., C.R.L.), and Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Medicine and Public Health (J.A.), University of Newcastle, Australia
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- From the Departments of Neurology, John Hunter Hospital (A.B., T.L., V.K., M.P., C.R.L.), Hunter Medical Research Institute (A.B., T.L., V.K., E.H., J.A., H.P., M.N., M.P., C.R.L.), and Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Medicine and Public Health (J.A.), University of Newcastle, Australia
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- From the Departments of Neurology, John Hunter Hospital (A.B., T.L., V.K., M.P., C.R.L.), Hunter Medical Research Institute (A.B., T.L., V.K., E.H., J.A., H.P., M.N., M.P., C.R.L.), and Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Medicine and Public Health (J.A.), University of Newcastle, Australia
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- From the Departments of Neurology, John Hunter Hospital (A.B., T.L., V.K., M.P., C.R.L.), Hunter Medical Research Institute (A.B., T.L., V.K., E.H., J.A., H.P., M.N., M.P., C.R.L.), and Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Medicine and Public Health (J.A.), University of Newcastle, Australia
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- From the Departments of Neurology, John Hunter Hospital (A.B., T.L., V.K., M.P., C.R.L.), Hunter Medical Research Institute (A.B., T.L., V.K., E.H., J.A., H.P., M.N., M.P., C.R.L.), and Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Medicine and Public Health (J.A.), University of Newcastle, Australia
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