Cancer-related Fatigue During Maintenance Immunotherapy for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): a Qualitative Study
Start Date
3/26/2025
Completion Date
12/30/2026
Summary
The purpose of this research is to understand cancer related fatigue in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), who are being treated with an immune checkpoint inhibitor.
Detailed Description
This is an observational pilot study. The target population includes adult patients diagnosed with NSCLC receiving an immune checkpoint inhibitor and reporting concerns of fatigue to their provider. This study will be conducted at Levine Cancer Institute (LCI) and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center (AHWFBCCC). This study consists of qualitative interviews at two-time points, the primary, and the follow-up. During the primary interview, patients with NSCLC will be asked to complete the PROMIS® Fatigue-Short Form 7a consisting of seven items. During the follow-up interviews, participants will be asked about any change in their fatigue and views on physical activity.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
Interventions
Interviews
Conditions
Locations
Atrium Health Levine Cancer
Charlotte, North Carolina 28204
United States
Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157
United States