An Investigation of the Effect of Exercise on Sleep Disturbances and Fatigue Symptoms in Patients Diagnosed with Primary Brain Tumors: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with primary central nervous system (CNS) tumors often experience fatigue and sleep disturbances, significantly impacting their quality of life. Exercise has been shown to improve these symptoms in various cancer populations. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of different types of exercise on fatigue and sleep in less-investigated CNS tumor patients.

Methods

A literature search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and CINAHL. Eligible randomized and non-randomized studies evaluating exercise interventions in patients diagnosed with primary brain tumors were systematically reviewed, primarily using a narrative synthesis approach. Cancer-related fatigue and sleep-related outcomes were extracted as variables of interest. Where po

SUBMITTER: Ntalagianni E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12821631 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature