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2025-12-25 @ 1:34 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 11:48 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT07184294
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2025-09-19
First Post:
2025-09-12
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Different Types of Massage Therapy to Reduce Anxiety During Chemotherapy Infusion in Patients With Cancer
Sponsor:
City of Hope Medical Center
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Assessing the Feasibility of Different Types of Massage to Reduce Anxiety During Chemotherapy Infusion
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2025-09
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This clinical trial tests how well different types of massage therapy works to reduce anxiety during chemotherapy infusions in patients with cancer. Many cancer patients experience moderate to severe anxiety and anxiety can worsen by the anticipation of medical procedures that patients have to receive, particularly chemotherapy. Massage therapy, as a complementary treatment, has shown promise in lessening both physical and psychological symptoms associated with cancer and its treatments. Research has also shown the benefits of massage therapy in reducing pain, stress, anxiety, nausea (upset stomach), fatigue (tiredness), and depression in cancer patients. Different types of massage therapy may potentially reduce some cancer patients' symptoms, enhance their treatment, and reduce treatment related side effects.
Detailed Description:
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
I. To assess the feasibility of 30-minute massages targeting various body regions among patients with cancer receiving anticancer therapy infusion.
II. Assess which type of massage is preferred by patients with cancer receiving anticancer therapy infusion.
SECONDARY OBJECTIVE:
I. To assess the change in anxiety levels after each type of massage therapy during infusion.
EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVE:
I. To evaluate changes in other symptoms, such as: pain, fatigue, nausea, depression, and overall well-being, using data obtained from the Edmonton Symptoms Assessment scale (ESAS) after each type of massage therapy.
OUTLINE:
Patients receive massage therapy according to a randomized schedule to the feet/legs (FL), head/neck/shoulder (HNS), hands/arms (HA), combination of all three groups (FL, HNS, HA) or no massage therapy over 30 minutes for 5 chemotherapy sessions total on study. Patients also undergo saliva sample collection on study.
I. To assess the feasibility of 30-minute massages targeting various body regions among patients with cancer receiving anticancer therapy infusion.
II. Assess which type of massage is preferred by patients with cancer receiving anticancer therapy infusion.
SECONDARY OBJECTIVE:
I. To assess the change in anxiety levels after each type of massage therapy during infusion.
EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVE:
I. To evaluate changes in other symptoms, such as: pain, fatigue, nausea, depression, and overall well-being, using data obtained from the Edmonton Symptoms Assessment scale (ESAS) after each type of massage therapy.
OUTLINE:
Patients receive massage therapy according to a randomized schedule to the feet/legs (FL), head/neck/shoulder (HNS), hands/arms (HA), combination of all three groups (FL, HNS, HA) or no massage therapy over 30 minutes for 5 chemotherapy sessions total on study. Patients also undergo saliva sample collection on study.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
False
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
Secondary ID Infos
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCI-2025-06187 | REGISTRY | CTRP (Clinical Trial Reporting Program) | View | |
| 24302 | OTHER | City of Hope Medical Center | View | |
| P30CA033572 | NIH | None | https://reporter.nih.gov/quic… | View |