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Supportive Care (acupressure) for Cancer

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Laura S. Rhee, D.O.
Research Sponsored by Mayo Clinic
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 1 year
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Study Summary

This trial is investigating whether acupressure can help reduce anxiety in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Anxiety is common in cancer patients and can worsen symptoms like nausea and quality of life. Acupress

Who is the study for?
This trial is for cancer patients experiencing anxiety during chemotherapy. It's open to those interested in non-medicinal symptom management. Specific eligibility details are not provided, but typically participants must meet certain health criteria.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if acupressure can reduce anxiety in chemotherapy patients. It includes educational sessions, questionnaires, electronic health record reviews, and the application of acupressure therapy.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Acupressure is generally well-tolerated with minimal adverse reactions reported. Side effects are rare but may include discomfort at pressure points or minor bruising.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 1 year
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 1 year for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Number of patients approached about undergoing acupressure intervention (Feasibility)
Number of patients interested in the home acupressure intervention (Feasibility)
Number of patients interested in the initial acupressure intervention in the chemotherapy unit (Feasibility)
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Supportive Care (acupressure)Experimental Treatment4 Interventions
Patients undergo acupressure over 15-120 seconds at a time for up to 15 minutes. After completion of the session, patients may optionally receive an education session on using acupressure at home.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Mayo ClinicLead Sponsor
3,227 Previous Clinical Trials
3,771,638 Total Patients Enrolled
Laura S. Rhee, D.O.Principal InvestigatorMayo Clinic in Rochester

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there opportunities for patient enrollment in the ongoing recruitment phase of this clinical trial?

"As per clinicaltrials.gov, this particular medical trial is presently not open for participant enrollment. The initial posting of the trial was on June 1st, 2024, with the most recent update dated March 14th, 2024. Despite its inactive status in recruitment, there are currently 2617 alternative studies seeking participants actively."

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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Acupressure for Reducing Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
2023. "Acupressure for Reducing Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06322615.
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