Assessing Effectiveness of Light Therapy and Occupational Therapy for Fatigue Management in Patients With Genitourinary Cancers

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate the effects of light therapy and occupational therapy in managing cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in patients with genitourinary cancers such as prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer. The study explores whether combining these two approaches can improve fatigue, offering a low burden and accessible intervention to support cancer patients. Occupational therapy is commonly used but often underutilized in cancer care, and this study seeks to assess its added benefit alongside light therapy. Participants are randomly assigned to one of four groups: one group uses bright white light therapy glasses for 30 minutes every morning for three months with follow-up sessions, another group receives six one-hour occupational therapy sessions, a third group receives both light therapy and occupational therapy, and the fourth group receives routine treatment and follow-up care with their oncologist. After these interventions, patients are followed for an additional three months to monitor outcomes. Throughout the study, participants complete questionnaires assessing fatigue levels and occupational performance at baseline, six weeks, and three months. Researchers monitor fatigue using the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (FACIT)-Fatigue tool and evaluate occupational performance with the Canadian Occupational and Performance Measure (COPM). Safety and adherence are supported by follow-up visits, and the total participation duration is approximately six months from baseline through follow-up.

Light Therapy and Occupational Therapy Fatigue Management-Based Intervention for Patients With Genitourinary Cancers