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Upper Body Massage for Breast Cancer

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SA
Overseen BySienna Andres, BA
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Disqualifiers: Recurrent disease, Palliative treatment, Cognitive disorder, Major psychiatric disorders, others
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this interventional study is to to evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of a focused upper body massage when offered after radiation treatments to participants diagnosed with breast cancer. Given the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints during radiation therapy delivery and acknowledging the emotional stress associated with breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, the aims of this pilot study are to: 1) evaluate the effectiveness of a focused upper body massage, available after radiation treatments, on patient's muscle and joint achiness and disability/symptoms of the upper extremities; 2) evaluate the effectiveness of a focused chair massage, available after radiation treatments on health-related quality of life; 3) assess the need for repeating the pre-radiation simulation process and revising the established treatment plan; and 4) and evaluate patient acceptability of the massages offered during the course of radiation treatment.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Beth Steinber, PhD, RN

Principal Investigator

Ohio State University

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Sachin Jhawar, MD

Principal Investigator

Ohio State University

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

My treatment plan includes radiation therapy to cure my cancer at SSBC.
I am willing and able to get chair massages after my radiation treatments.
I am 18 years old or older.
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Exclusion Criteria

Inability to read and/or understand English (consent and questionnaires in English)
Patients with documented cognitive disorder that limits the ability to independently read, understand, and/or complete the survey measures; i.e. dementia, Alzheimer's
Patients with major psychiatric disorders not controlled by medication or other psychiatric treatments
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Radiation Treatment

Participants receive radiation treatment for breast cancer, with focused upper body massage offered after treatments to evaluate effectiveness on pain, mobility, and quality of life.

10 weeks
Weekly visits for radiation treatment

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, including assessments of musculoskeletal and joint pain, disability, and quality of life.

6 weeks
Follow-up assessments at 6 weeks post-treatment

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Focused Massage

How Is the Trial Designed?

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Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials
350
Recruited
295,000+

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