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Exercise Plus Epoetin Alfa in Treating Cancer Patients Who Have Anemia-Related Fatigue

NCT00004914

Supportive care

Summary

RATIONALE: Exercise may decrease anemia-related fatigue, improve strength, and build up lost muscle tissue. Epoetin alfa may help improve cancer-related anemia, energy levels, and quality of life. Exercise plus epoetin alfa may be effective treatment for anemia-related fatigue. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of exercise plus epoetin alfa in treating cancer patients who have anemia-related fatigue.

Timeline

Start
2000-01
Primary completion
2001-12
Completion
2001-12

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Subject epoetin alfa Protein / enzyme biologic Subcutaneous