STEpwise Research Program to Promote INGeniouS ONline Supportive Solutions in the Relief of Cancer-related Fatigue

This study is looking for adults aged 18 or older who have received a cancer diagnosis. You should also be experiencing moderate to severe tiredness (fatigue) that's been present for at least a week. To help us understand how tired you feel, you would need to rate your fatigue as 4 or higher on a scale of 0 to 10, where 10 is the worst possible tiredness.

To take part, you'll need to be able to read and understand French, as the study materials are in this language. You must also have access to a smartphone. Also, you need to be covered by a social security system, which applies to most people in the UK.

There are some reasons why you might not be able to join. For example, if you have a current serious mental health condition or a memory problem that would make it hard to understand or take part. You also shouldn't be currently having certain types of talking therapy (cognitive-behavioral therapy) for fatigue or taking part in another similar non-drug study. Finally, if your doctor believes your fatigue is due to another treatable medical issue, such as anaemia or a hormone problem, you wouldn't be able to join this particular study.

If you join this study, it would involve using one of three different online programs on your smartphone. Depending on which group you are in, you might receive educational information, or education combined with self-help tools, or the self-help tools with support from a mental health professional. All programs are designed to be self-administered, meaning you'll use them yourself, at your own pace, on your smartphone. The study doesn't involve any new medications. You will need to provide information about your fatigue and how you are feeling at different times so the researchers can see if the programs are helping. The total duration of your participation, including the follow-up, will be explained before you start.