Improving mental fatigue in patients with Graves' disease
Official title: A Mental Fatigue Course to Graves' Disease Patients With Mental Fatigue -a Randomized Controlled Study
Run by Vastra Gotaland Region · NCT06134219 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if a special course to help with mental fatigue can improve symptoms and quality of life for people with Graves' disease.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 72 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 96 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Vastra Gotaland Region Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Gothenburg) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 10, 2023 |
| Main results expected | July 10, 2026 |
| Study ends | May 10, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 21, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06134219 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-72 who have been diagnosed with Graves' disease and experience significant mental fatigue.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with other diseases associated with mental fatigue or those who are pregnant or lactating 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 aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mental fatigue (MF) course in improving mental fatigue symptoms in patients diagnosed with Graves' disease. Participants will receive either the MF course in addition to standard care or standard care alone. The study will measure changes in mental fatigue, mental capacity, quality of life, and overall function. The goal is to determine if the MF course can provide significant benefits to those experiencing persistent mental fatigue related to their condition.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance the quality of life and cognitive function for patients suffering from mental fatigue due to Graves' disease.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically on MF courses for Graves' disease, studies addressing mental fatigue in other chronic conditions have shown promising results.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18-72 years old * 15-72 months since first Graves' diagnosis * high free thyroxin and thyroid antibodies (TRAb) at diagnosis * euthyroid the last 6 months normal thyroid hormone levels at inclusion * symptoms on MF in connection to Graves diagnosis * MF-scale ≥10.5 points Exclusion criteria: * other diseases or situations that may be associated with mental fatigue (such as other active inflammatory disease, neurological disease) * pregnancy * lactation * assessment that the patient cannot follow the study protocol.
Where it's running
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Agneta Lindo
Gothenburg, Sweden Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Helena Filipsson Nyström — Sahlgrenska Universitet sjukhus
- Study coordinator: Agneta Lindo
- Email: agneta.lindo@vgregion.se
- Phone: +4676-6185481
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.