Periodontitis, Sleep Quality and Fatigue
Periodontal DiseasesSleep3 moreThe goal of this observational study is to investigate the association of stage-grade of periodontitis with sleep quality and fatigue and the effect of periodontitis on QoL (Quality of life) in individuals with periodontitis and gingivally healthy individuals. The main questions it aims to answer are: Have poor sleep quality, inadequate sleep and fatigue got an effect on periodontal status? Has periodontal status got an effect on sleep quality and fatigue? What is the effect of periodontal status on quality of life? Routine clinical and radiographic periodontal examinations of the participants were performed. Groups were designed according to periodontal status and periodontitis-stages of participants. Group 1- Healthy; Group 2- Stage I periodontitis; Group 3- Stage II periodontitis; Group 4- Stage III periodontitis; Group 5- Stage IV periodontitis. The participants were only asked to fill out the questionnaires (socio-demographic survey, tooth cleaning habit survey, The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI), The Jenkins Sleep Scale(JSS), Multidimensional Assessment of Fatigue scale (MAF) and Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14)) included in the study and were informed about them. Then, if necessary, the participants' routine periodontal treatments were performed. In line with the findings of the study; 1. Sleep quality was found higher in gingival healthy individuals. 3. The severity of periodontitis increases, the sleep duration becomes shorter, 4. It has been observed that the sleep quality in terms of gender is lower in female individuals compared to male individuals.
The Effects of Mental Fatigue Created by Social Media on Upper Extremity Performance
Mental FatigueUpper Extremity Performance1 moreThere are a limited number of studies in the literature, and it is stated that mental fatigue caused by social media use causes a decrease in upper-extremity movement speed and a decrease in lower-extremity endurance performance. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effects of social media-induced mental fatigue on upper extremity performance.
The Relationship Between Fatigue and Physical Activity Level in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis...
Multiple SclerosisMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, progressive and unpredictable disease of the central nervous system. In MS, various loss of strength, balance and gait disturbances arise in the central nervous system due to sensory and/or motor neuron degeneration. These disorders lead to limitations in individual activities and participation. Fatigue is as reported one of the most common first three symptoms among patients with MS and affects up to 80% of the patients. Fatigue is defined as the lack of physical and/or mental energy. Sometimes fatigue can reduce the quality of life by leaving other disorders behind. The most important effect of fatigue is that individuals reduce their physical activity levels. This can lead to the inactivity-related secondary problems being added to the findings of the disease. So the physical capacities of individuals may gradually decrease. In the literature, there are many studies showing that the level of physical activity of individuals with MS is lower than in healthy individuals. When the investigators analyze the studies that investigate the relation between fatigue and physical activity levels, it is seen that there is the single study about this subject in the literature. As a result, additional studies are needed to investigate the level of physical activity and the factors affecting it in individuals with MS. Therefore, the investigators planned this study to investigate the relationship between fatigue and physical activity levels in patients with MS.
Effect of Low-level Laser Prior to the Induction of Fatigue
Temporomandibular Joint DisordersThe objective of this study is to perform an evaluation of the effect of LLLT on the prevention of fatigue in the masseter and anterior temporal muscles in young individuals with and without TMD.
Clinical Trial of Sipjeondaebo-tang on Fatigue of Breast Cancer Patients
Breast CarcinomaThis is a pilot study that investigate efficacy and safety of Sipjeondaebo-tang on fatigue of patients with breast carcinoma receiving chemotherapy.
Molecular Determinants of Persistent Cancer Related Fatigue
FatiguePain1 moreThe purpose of this study is to determine if inflammatory markers in blood as well as brain neurotransmitters (markers of in-brain activity and metabolism) are related to long-term or chronic fatigue.
Fatigue and Cardiac Sympathetic Denervation in Parkinson Disease
Parkinson's DiseaseThe purpose of this research study is to learn about a possible association between cardiac denervation (the breaking down of nerves in the heart) and the development of fatigue in Parkinson's disease (PD).
Cause and Consequence of Neural Fatigue
Cognitive FatigueWhile the scientific community understands quite well why muscles ache after prolonged exercise, the origins of mental fatigue remain totally mysterious. Existing theories remain at a psychological level, with scarce supporting evidence. Mental fatigue typically occurs after long episodes during which humans exert control on motor or cognitive processes, instead of executing routine or stimulus-driven behaviours. However, work organization (especially in risky job like airplane control or medical profession) and pathologies due to an overload of work (like burn-out) seems to be directly linked to neural fatigue. One of the consequences of neural fatigue is to alter decision-making. As an example, the choice between an immediate monetary reward and a larger but delayed monetary reward (the so called intertemporal choices) are susceptible to fatigue state of its underpinning neural network. The investigators are proposing an exploratory study of neural fatigue, induced either in a natural way (by performing cognitive tasks for hours) or by transcranial stimulation, using three main physiological measures (Electro-encephalography to measure neural activity, indirect calorimetry to measure the metabolic cost of a cognitive effort, and pupillometry to measure cognitive effort). This study should allow to better understand the consequences of neural fatigue on cognitive functions like decision making as well as the associated physiological variables.
Risk of Fatigue in Adolescent and Young Adult Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients
FatigueHodgkin LymphomaFatigue is one of the most prevalent symptoms endorsed by cancer survivors, particularly those treated for breast cancer or Hodgkin lymphoma. Despite the tremendous implications such work has for effective interventions, little is known about the underlying pathophysiology of fatigue, association with medical co-morbidities and factors that may help predict those to be at highest risk. The proposed research will utilize Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center REACH for Survivorship Program together with the investigators Hematologic Malignancies Program. In adolescent and young adults (AYA), ages 18 - 39 the investigators will address the following: Primary Aims Aim 1: Assess the prevalence and severity of fatigue and its impact on functional outcomes Aim 2: Determine host, disease and treatment-related risk factors for fatigue Secondary Aims Aim 1: Evaluate the association between levels of proinflammatory cytokine activity and fatigue Aim 2: Evaluate the association between fatigue and self reported fatigue in AYA Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) survivors. Hypotheses: Fatigue is more prevalent and severe among AYA HL patients and survivors, compared to general population and will be associated with impaired functional outcome. Risk factors for fatigue include higher disease stage, B symptoms and elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate at diagnosis, dose density of chemotherapy and higher doses and more expanded fields of radiotherapy. Risk of fatigue is associated with long-term cardiopulmonary and endocrine complications. Levels of specified proinflammatory cytokines are associated with increased fatigue.
Bystander Fatigue and CPR Quality Using Continuous Compressions Versus 30:2 Compressions to Ventilation...
Cardiac ArrestSTUDY OBJECTIVES The overall goal of this study is to compare bystander fatigue and CPR quality after 5 minutes of continuous chest compressions versus the 2005 30:2 chest compression to ventilation Resuscitation Guidelines, in a population aged 55 or greater. More specifically, the investigators will compare each CPR ratio with regard to: The achieved frequency and depth of chest compressions, and Participant rating of their perceived level of exertion. STUDY HYPOTHESIS In a population aged 55 or greater, the new CPR recommendations will lead to: less frequent and shallower chest compressions over the 5-minute study period; and higher rating of perceived level of exertion when compared to the 2005 30:2 CPR ratio.