A Feasibility Trial for Circadian Rest-activity Rhythm Disorders in Cancer (RALI)

NCT ID: NCT06329479

Last Updated: 2025-04-03

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-06-01

Study Completion Date

2024-08-26

Brief Summary

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Circadian rest-activity rhythm disorders are common in patients with cancer, particularly in advanced disease. A recent international e-Delphi study has outlined recommendations for the assessment and reporting of the disorder and subsequently an observation study is underway assessing a cohort of patients with advanced cancer. Affected patients are eligible to enter a feasibility study assessing a non-pharmacological multi-modal intervention.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Circadian Rhythm Disorders Cancer

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Multi-modal intervention

Single arm study receiving a multi-modal intervention

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Cognitive behavioural therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

A psychoeducational and evidence-based skills and strategies course for insomnia delivered online over four lessons through ThisWayUp. This will be completed during an 8-week feasibility trial.

Bright Light Therapy

Intervention Type DEVICE

Daily bright light therapy for 30 minutes on waking delivered using the Lumie-L light box during an 8-week feasibility trial.

Individualised activity plan

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

An individualised activity plan is created at baseline and adjusted weekly aiming to increased daytime physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviours. The activity plan takes into consideration personal interests, perceived barriers to activity and develops an activity plan using Specific Measureable Achievable Realistic and Timely (SMART) goals. This will take place during an 8-week feasibility trial.

Clincial review

Intervention Type OTHER

Two clinical reviews will take place during an 8-week feasibility trial and consider uncontrolled symptoms, medication and blood test abnormalities which may impact on rest and physical activity levels

Interventions

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Cognitive behavioural therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

A psychoeducational and evidence-based skills and strategies course for insomnia delivered online over four lessons through ThisWayUp. This will be completed during an 8-week feasibility trial.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Bright Light Therapy

Daily bright light therapy for 30 minutes on waking delivered using the Lumie-L light box during an 8-week feasibility trial.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Individualised activity plan

An individualised activity plan is created at baseline and adjusted weekly aiming to increased daytime physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviours. The activity plan takes into consideration personal interests, perceived barriers to activity and develops an activity plan using Specific Measureable Achievable Realistic and Timely (SMART) goals. This will take place during an 8-week feasibility trial.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Clincial review

Two clinical reviews will take place during an 8-week feasibility trial and consider uncontrolled symptoms, medication and blood test abnormalities which may impact on rest and physical activity levels

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Age ≥18 years old
2. Outpatient
3. Diagnosis of advanced cancer (locally advanced, incurable, metastatic)
4. Ambulatory
5. Estimated prognosis ≥ 3 months
6. Evidence of a circadian rest-activity rhythm disorder

Exclusion Criteria

1. Inpatient
2. Engaged in shift-work
3. Long-haul travel in the last 14 days
4. Physical impairment limiting movement of the non-dominant arm
5. Cognitive impairment limiting the ability to complete the assessment tool and/or patient diary
6. Uncontrolled high blood pressure or tachycardia
7. Exercise-related symptoms and signs (e.g. chest pain, syncope, limb claudication, hypoxia at rest)
8. Participant has a history of uncontrolled mania or bipolar disorder
9. Participant has a recent history or current thoughts of self-harm or suicide
10. Participant has a recent change in antidepressant medication
11. Participant has an eye disorder (e.g. glaucoma, cataracts, retinopathy)
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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University of Dublin, Trinity College

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Prof Andrew Davies

Professor of Palliative Medicine

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services

Dublin, , Ireland

Site Status

St James's Hospital

Dublin, , Ireland

Site Status

Countries

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Ireland

Other Identifiers

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1926B

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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