Childhood CancerNCT07606170
The Impact of Fatigue on Quality of Life and Activities of Daily Living in Pediatric Oncology Patients
An observational study of Childhood Cancer and Fatigue, run by Medipol University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aims to examine the impact of fatigue on the quality of life and daily living activities of children undergoing cancer treatment.In this cross-sectional study of 89 children aged 2-18 years, fatigue, quality of life, and functional independence were assessed using various scales.The basic hypothesis of the… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 2 to 18 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Childhood Cancer, Fatigue, Daily Activities
- How many people
- 79 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Feb 2026to 10 Aug 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 2 to 18 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult
Study population: The study sample consists of patients aged 2-18 years receiving treatment in the pediatric oncology departments of specific hospitals. This study is designed as a cross-sectional study and will involve correlational analysis. 89 pediatric oncology patients aged 2-18 years will be selected from Istanbul Medipol University MegaHospitals Complex and Istanbul Medipol University Occupational Therapy Unit.
Who may be able to join
- Being diagnosed with cancer and actively undergoing treatment.
- Being a child/adolescent between the ages of 2 and 18.
- Volunteering to participate in the study and obtaining informed consent from a parent/legal guardian are required.
Who cannot join
- In addition to the oncological diagnosis, the patient may have an additional chronic illness (cardiac, renal, metabolic, etc.) that could affect the outcome.
- Having a serious cognitive or neurological disability that limits the ability to apply data collection tools.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
İstanbul Medipol University
Istanbul, Istanbul
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Fatigue on Quality of Life and Daily Living Activities in Patients Treated in the Pediatric Oncology Department
This study aims to examine the impact of fatigue on the quality of life and daily living activities of children undergoing cancer treatment.In this cross-sectional study of 89 children aged 2-18 years, fatigue, quality of life, and functional independence were assessed using various scales.The basic hypothesis of the study is that as fatigue increases, children's daily activities and quality of life will be negatively affected.
Read the detailed description
This study, starting from the fact that childhood cancers remain a significant health problem, focuses on fatigue, a symptom frequently observed in these patients and affecting their lives in multifaceted ways. Cancer and the treatment process have effects on physical, emotional, and cognitive areas, negatively impacting children's participation in daily living activities, social relationships, and overall quality of life. In this context, fatigue is considered not merely a temporary weakness, but a multidimensional condition that reduces an individual's overall well-being and functional independence.The main aim of this study is to examine the relationship between fatigue level and functional independence and health-related quality of life in children treated in the pediatric oncology ward. The study tests the hypothesis that as fatigue levels increase, children's independence in daily living activities decreases and their quality of life declines. Accordingly, the study aims to contribute to clinical practice by revealing the impact of fatigue on children's lives.The research has a cross-sectional and observational design and is conducted with a total of 89 pediatric oncology patients aged 2-18 years treated at Istanbul Medipol University hospitals. The fatigue level, quality of life, and functional independence of the individuals participating in the study are assessed using various validated and reliable measurement tools. The FACIT-F and PedsQL Multidimensional Fatigue Scale are used for fatigue, the PedsQL Cancer Module for quality of life, and the WeeFIM scale for activities of daily living. Data are collected through face-to-face interviews and online forms, and the obtained data are evaluated using statistical analysis methods.The study is expected to reveal significant relationships between fatigue level and quality of life and activities of daily living in pediatric oncology patients. In particular, it is predicted that increased fatigue negatively affects both the physical independence and psychosocial well-being of children. The aim is for the findings to contribute to the development of occupational therapy-based interventions for fatigue management in this patient group and to guide clinical practice.
- Conditions
- Childhood Cancer, Fatigue, Daily Activities, Quality of Life
- Medical subject headings
- Neoplasms, Fatigue
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric oncology patients | Pediatric oncology patients are children and adolescents aged 0-18 years who have been diagnosed with any malignancy (cancer) and are actively undergoing treatment. This patient group includes childhood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, brain tumors, bone tumors, and other solid tumors. Pediatric oncology patients are affected not only physically but also emotionally, cognitively, and socially due to the disease itself and the treatment methods applied (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery). In this process, fatigue stands out as a significant symptom that negatively affects children's participation in daily life activities, functional independence, and quality of life. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pediatric (Paediatric) Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy -Fatigue
The Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-F) is a 13-item instrument used to evaluate fatigue levels in individuals. Items are scored on a 5-point Likert scale, with total scores ranging from 0 to 52. Higher scores indicate lower levels of fatigue and better functional status.
Measured: Last 7 days.
Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ Multidimensional Fatigue Scale (PedsQL™ Multidimensional Fatigue Scale)
The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ Multidimensional Fatigue Scale (PedsQL™ Multidimensional Fatigue Scale) is an 18-item instrument used to assess multidimensional fatigue in children. The scale consists of three subscales: General Fatigue, Sleep/Rest Fatigue, and Cognitive Fatigue. Items are scored on a 5-point Likert scale and transformed to a 0-100 scale. Higher scores indicate lower levels of fatigue and better functioning. The minimum possible score is 0 and the maximum possible score is 100.
Measured: Last 1 month.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted26 May 2026
- Study start1 Feb 2026
- Primary completion10 Jun 2026
- Study completion10 Aug 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (4)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Childhood CancerStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Medipol UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 79 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Medipol University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ahmet Emir, Medipol University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07606170
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E-10840098-202.3.02-1245
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 12 May 2026
- Last updated
- 14 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: Data can be shared upon reasonable request.
Publications
Varni JW, Katz ER, Seid M, Quiggins DJ, Friedman-Bender A. The pediatric cancer quality of life inventory-32 (PCQL-32): I. Reliability and validity. Cancer. 1998 Mar 15;82(6):1184-96. doi: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0142(19980315)82:63.0.co;2-1.
PubMed 9506367Msall ME, DiGaudio K, Rogers BT, LaForest S, Catanzaro NL, Campbell J, Wilczenski F, Duffy LC. The Functional Independence Measure for Children (WeeFIM). Conceptual basis and pilot use in children with developmental disabilities. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 1994 Jul;33(7):421-30. doi: 10.1177/000992289403300708.
PubMed 7525140FACIT-F Cella D, Tulsky D, Gray G, Sarafian B, Linn E, Bonomi A, et al. The Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (FACIT) Fatigue Scale: development and validation of a new measure of fatigue. J Clin Epidemiol. 2002;55(3):266-278.
Varni JW, Burwinkle TM, Katz ER, Meeske K, Dickinson P. The PedsQL in pediatric cancer: reliability and validity of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Generic Core Scales, Multidimensional Fatigue Scale, and Cancer Module. Cancer. 2002 Apr 1;94(7):2090-106. doi: 10.1002/cncr.10428.
PubMed 11932914
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Fatigue on Quality of Life and Daily Living Activities in Patients Treated in the Pediatric Oncology Department
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07606170
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- E-10840098-202.3.02-1245
- Conditions
- Childhood Cancer, Fatigue, Daily Activities, Quality of Life
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 79 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Medipol UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Aug 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 26 May 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to examine the impact of fatigue on the quality of life and daily living activities of children undergoing cancer treatment.In this cross-sectional study of 89 children aged 2-18 years, fatigue, quality of life, and functional independence were assessed using various scales.The basic hypothesis of the study is that as fatigue increases, children's daily activities and quality of life will be negatively affected.
Detailed description
This study, starting from the fact that childhood cancers remain a significant health problem, focuses on fatigue, a symptom frequently observed in these patients and affecting their lives in multifaceted ways. Cancer and the treatment process have effects on physical, emotional, and cognitive areas, negatively impacting children's participation in daily living activities, social relationships, and overall quality of life. In this context, fatigue is considered not merely a temporary weakness, but a multidimensional condition that reduces an individual's overall well-being and functional independence.The main aim of this study is to examine the relationship between fatigue level and functional independence and health-related quality of life in children treated in the pediatric oncology ward. The study tests the hypothesis that as fatigue levels increase, children's independence in daily living activities decreases and their quality of life declines. Accordingly, the study aims to contribute to clinical practice by revealing the impact of fatigue on children's lives.The research has a cross-sectional and observational design and is conducted with a total of 89 pediatric oncology patients aged 2-18 years treated at Istanbul Medipol University hospitals. The fatigue level, quality of life, and functional independence of the individuals participating in the study are assessed using various validated and reliable measurement tools. The FACIT-F and PedsQL Multidimensional Fatigue Scale are used for fatigue, the PedsQL Cancer Module for quality of life, and the WeeFIM scale for activities of daily living. Data are collected through face-to-face interviews and online forms, and the obtained data are evaluated using statistical analysis methods.The study is expected to reveal significant relationships between fatigue level and quality of life and activities of daily living in pediatric oncology patients. In particular, it is predicted that increased fatigue negatively affects both the physical independence and psychosocial well-being of children. The aim is for the findings to contribute to the development of occupational therapy-based interventions for fatigue management in this patient group and to guide clinical practice.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric oncology patients | – | –Pediatric oncology patients are children and adolescents aged 0-18 years who have been diagnosed with any malignancy (cancer) and are actively undergoing treatment. This patient group includes childhood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, brain tumors, bone tumors, and other solid tumors. Pediatric oncology patients are affected not only physically but also emotionally, cognitively, and socially due to the disease itself and the treatment methods applied (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery). In this process, fatigue stands out as a significant symptom that negatively affects children's participation in daily life activities, functional independence, and quality of life. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 2 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- The study sample consists of patients aged 2-18 years receiving treatment in the pediatric oncology departments of specific hospitals. This study is designed as a cross-sectional study and will involve correlational analysis. 89 pediatric oncology patients aged 2-18 years will be selected from Istanbul Medipol University MegaHospitals Complex and Istanbul Medipol University Occupational Therapy Unit.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Being diagnosed with cancer and actively undergoing treatment.
- Being a child/adolescent between the ages of 2 and 18.
- Volunteering to participate in the study and obtaining informed consent from a parent/legal guardian are required.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- In addition to the oncological diagnosis, the patient may have an additional chronic illness (cardiac, renal, metabolic, etc.) that could affect the outcome.
- Having a serious cognitive or neurological disability that limits the ability to apply data collection tools.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Pediatric (Paediatric) Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy -Fatigue
Time frame: Last 7 days.
The Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-F) is a 13-item instrument used to evaluate fatigue levels in individuals. Items are scored on a 5-point Likert scale, with total scores ranging from 0 to 52. Higher scores indicate lower levels of fatigue and better functional status.
Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ Multidimensional Fatigue Scale (PedsQL™ Multidimensional Fatigue Scale)
Time frame: Last 1 month.
The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ Multidimensional Fatigue Scale (PedsQL™ Multidimensional Fatigue Scale) is an 18-item instrument used to assess multidimensional fatigue in children. The scale consists of three subscales: General Fatigue, Sleep/Rest Fatigue, and Cognitive Fatigue. Items are scored on a 5-point Likert scale and transformed to a 0-100 scale. Higher scores indicate lower levels of fatigue and better functioning. The minimum possible score is 0 and the maximum possible score is 100.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 14 Oct 2026.
- Background: PubMed 9506367Varni JW, Katz ER, Seid M, Quiggins DJ, Friedman-Bender A. The pediatric cancer quality of life inventory-32 (PCQL-32): I. Reliability and validity. Cancer. 1998 Mar 15;82(6):1184-96. doi: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0142(19980315)82:63.0.co;2-1.
- Background: PubMed 7525140Msall ME, DiGaudio K, Rogers BT, LaForest S, Catanzaro NL, Campbell J, Wilczenski F, Duffy LC. The Functional Independence Measure for Children (WeeFIM). Conceptual basis and pilot use in children with developmental disabilities. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 1994 Jul;33(7):421-30. doi: 10.1177/000992289403300708.
- BackgroundFACIT-F Cella D, Tulsky D, Gray G, Sarafian B, Linn E, Bonomi A, et al. The Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (FACIT) Fatigue Scale: development and validation of a new measure of fatigue. J Clin Epidemiol. 2002;55(3):266-278.
- Background: PubMed 11932914Varni JW, Burwinkle TM, Katz ER, Meeske K, Dickinson P. The PedsQL in pediatric cancer: reliability and validity of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Generic Core Scales, Multidimensional Fatigue Scale, and Cancer Module. Cancer. 2002 Apr 1;94(7):2090-106. doi: 10.1002/cncr.10428.
- Everything about The Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-F)Link provided by the sponsor.
- Everything about Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ Cancer Module (PedsQL™ Cancer Module)Link provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. Data can be shared upon reasonable request.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Childhood Cancer and Fatigue, run by Medipol University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pediatric (Paediatric) Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy -Fatigue (time frame: Last 7 days.). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07606170, which also lists 4 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Oct 2026.