drugset / Trial / NCT03772834

Methylphenidate and Exercise in Reducing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Patients With Prostate Cancer

NCT03772834

Phase 2/3 Active not recruiting 200 enrolled M.D. Anderson Cancer Center National Cancer Institute (NCI) · collab
RandomizedParallel-groupDouble-blindSupportive care

Summary

This phase II/III trial studies how well methylphenidate and exercise work in reducing cancer-related fatigue in patients with prostate cancer. Methylphenidate is a type of central nervous system stimulant that can improve cognitive ability, mainly in memory and cognitive function. Exercise can improve mood and the physical aspects of cancer-related fatigue. Giving methylphenidate in combination with exercise may work better in reducing cancer-related fatigue in patients with prostate cancer.

Timeline

Start
2019-03-25
Primary completion
2026-11-30
Completion
2026-11-30

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Subject Methylphenidate Small molecule Oral

Indications