Fatigue, Sleep and Quality of Life in Parkinson's Patients
Idiopathic Parkinson's DiseaseParkinson's Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by chronic and progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra (SN) pars compacta. Sleep disturbances and fatigue are very common problems in Parkinson's patients. He reported that the frequency of fatigue was 47% in patients with a disease duration of less than five years and 70% in patients with a disease duration of more than five years. Fatigue in PD has been found to be associated with decreased physical activity, decreased functionality, sleep disorders, gait disturbances, motor findings, autonomic findings, increased levodopa dose, and motor fluctuations. Motor and non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's patients affect the individual's ability to perform activities of daily living independently. Impairments in functional status lead to negative consequences on quality of life. PD affects the individual not only physically, but also psychologically and socially.The neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio is a marker of peripheral inflammation. The relationship of peripheral inflammation to quality of sleep, quality of life and fatigue in individuals is unclear. The aim of this study was to investigation fatigue, quality of sleep and quality of life, and the relationship between neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio in Parkinson's patients.
Turkish Version of the Chalder Fatigue Scale: An Investigation of Its Psychometric Properties in...
FatigueHealthyThe aim of this study was to adapt the Chalder Fatigue Scale to Turkish and to examine its psychometric properties in young adults. Within the scope of the study, firstly the Turkish version of the scale will be developed and then its reliability and validity will be examined in healthy young adults in Turkey.
An Epidemiological Survey of Cancer-related Fatigue Among Taiwanese Gynecologic Cancer Patients...
FatigueThis study aim is to examine the prevalence, severity, and management of CRF among Taiwanese gynecologic cancer patients.
Fatigue in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid ArthritisRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease characterized by autoimmune systemic inflammatory polyarthritis, particularly affecting the joints of the hands. In addition to joint findings, extra-articular symptoms such as muscle pain, fatigue, fever and malaise are also common. Fatigue is characterized by a feeling of extreme tiredness and persistent exhaustion. The prevalence of fatigue is between 14% and 15% in healthy adults. Although fatigue is common in patients with RA, it may remain in the background in clinical evaluation. The etiology of fatigue in RA is related to inflammation, pain, psychosocial factors and sleep disturbance, it has not been fully explained.
Fatigue in Primary Sjögren's Syndrome
Sjogren's SyndromeFatigue4 moreFatigue is a common clinical finding in Primary Sjögren's syndrome (PSS). In PSS, there is not enough data about the conditions in which fatigue develops and which clinical conditions the disease is associated with. This study was aimed to determine the level of fatigue in Primary Sjögren syndrome and to investigate the factors affecting the level of fatigue.
Fatigue in Rheumatoid Arthritis - Longitudinal Study
FatigueRheumatoid ArthritisTo investigate how the fatigue vary over time in persons with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and which factors that may influence the fatigue.
Motor Control in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
FibromyalgiaChronic Fatigue SyndromeThis project is a comprehensive study, with main focus on motor control, comparing patients with chronic fatigue syndrome / myalgic encephalopathy (CFS/ME) and/or fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). Focus of the present project will be on detailed movement analysis in a movement laboratory and involve functional tasks such as walking and standing. Investigations will also comprise muscle activity, reaction time and fine motor control.
Multidimensional Assessment of Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis- Observational Study - Ticino
Multiple SclerosisFatigue is a common symptom in patients with multiple sclerosis, however, its nature is not completely understood. Fatigue overlaps often with other symptoms such as somnolence, depression and cognitive disorders, from which it is not always readily distinguished. The evaluation of fatigue and the three most frequently associated symptoms using a multidimensional approach might allow to understand, which methodology is the best indicated to estimate the prevalence of fatigue with greatest accuracy, leading to a better differentiation of the symptoms in the diagnostic setting.
Epstein-Barr Virus as a Possible Cause for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue SyndromeThe purpose of this study is to understand what causes a continuing fatigue for a long time with a number of symptoms occurring at the same time (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome-CFS). Epstein Barr Virus is among the group of viruses that have been associated with a continuing fatigue for a long time with a number of symptoms occurring at the same time, but the cause is still unknown.
Observational Study of Control Participants for the MAPP Research Network
FibromyalgiaIrritable Bowel Syndrome2 moreThe Control Study for the Multidisciplinary Approach to the Study of Chronic Pelvic Pain (MAPP) Research Network has been established to focus on a broader approach to the study of Interstitial Cystitis (IC)/Painful Bladder Syndrome (PBS) in men and women, and Chronic Prostatitis (CP)/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS) in men, than previously undertaken. Participants with no Urologic Pelvic Pain Syndromes as well as participants with specific conditions (Fibromyalgia (FM), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)) are being recruited for the Trans-MAPP Control Study. These participants will act as a reference/control group for the Trans-MAPP Epidemiology & Phenotyping (EP) Study. As with many chronic pain disorders, IC and CP are poorly understood, and treatment is often not helpful. The goal of this study is to better understand how pain is felt in people with IC or CP. The MAPP Control Study is an observational study that will enroll participants from 6 Discovery Sites and 3 Satellite Sites across the U.S. The investigators will ask questions and gather information about the health and life of the participants for research purposes. The investigators hope that this study will lead to improvement in the treatment of IC and CP.