Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Counseling program for lymphoma survivors to reduce fatigue

Official title: Living Well With Lymphoma: Improving Diet Quality to Improve Energy, Sleep and Quality of Life

Run by University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center · NCT06047626 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a special counseling program about diet can help lymphoma survivors who are feeling very tired to feel better and improve their quality of life.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 7, 2024
Main results expectedSeptember 2027
Study endsSeptember 2028
Registry record updatedNovember 9, 2026
Trial IDNCT06047626 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with lymphoma and experience persistent fatigue attributed to their condition.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are medically unstable or have untreated mood disorders, anemia, or hypothyroidism may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a three-month individualized counseling program focused on a Fatigue Reduction Diet (FRD) delivered by registered dietitians to lymphoma survivors experiencing persistent fatigue. Participants will be randomized to receive either the FRD counseling or an attention control group receiving a General Health Curriculum (GHC), with both groups having similar interaction frequency. The study aims to assess improvements in fatigue, quality of life, and related symptoms, as well as biological markers of inflammation, over a 15-month follow-up period. A total of 68 lymphoma survivors will be enrolled, accounting for potential dropouts.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the quality of life and reduce fatigue in lymphoma survivors.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with dietary interventions for cancer-related fatigue, suggesting potential success for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Women and men aged 18 years and older
* Diagnosis of lymphoma (Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin)
* Have an average persistent fatigue defined as ≥ 4 on the Brief Fatigue Inventory
* Fatigue must be attributed to lymphoma diagnosis
* Fatigue onset must be between 12months before diagnosis and any time after diagnosis
* Fatigue must not be attributed to other disease diagnoses
* Fruit and vegetable intake ≤5.5 servings/day
* Have, or be willing to create, an email address to receive study questionnaires electronically.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Medically unstable
* BMI\<18.5 kg/m2
* Have a current untreated diagnosis of mood disorder, e.g., bipolar or major depressive disorder
* Have a current untreated diagnosis of anemia
* Have a current untreated diagnosis of hypothyroidism
* Have an initiation, a cessation or change of treatment of any chronic medications, dietary supplements, behavioral therapy, physical therapy etc., or any planned change of medications, supplements, or therapies during the study
* Have a current diagnoses of cachexia
* Planning on becoming pregnant, currently pregnant or lactating

Where it's running

  • University of Michigan
    Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.