Exploring an Objective Measure of Physiologic Cancer-Related Fatigue through Kinematic Analysis

Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) affects up to 85% of cancer survivors during treatment and up to 50% post-treatment and is associated with worsened quality of life and physical function. Despite its prevalence, there are no objective measures of CRF, which negatively impacts the diagnosis and effective treatment of CRF. A valid, highly feasible and objective measure of CRF is needed. This study seeks to fill this gap by exploring the feasibility (aim 1) and efficacy (aim 2/3) of the combined measure of physical function (30-second Sit-to-Stand) with a kinematic analysis (OpenCap biomechanics application) in the diagnosis of CRF.

• Sponsor: University of Miami The Graduate School Summer Microgrant

• PI/MPI: Tracy E. Crane, PhD, RDN

• Institution(s): University of Miami

• NCT#: N/A

• Recruiting Status: Active