Acupressure for Reducing Anxiety in Cancer Patients
Acupressure for the Reduction of Anxiety in Patients Receiving Cancer-Directed Therapy
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm
Malignant Solid Neoplasm
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 78 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people with cancer who feel anxious while receiving chemotherapy. Participants will try acupressure to see if it helps reduce their anxiety levels.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 18 years or older
- I have been diagnosed with cancer
- I am receiving chemotherapy
- I can give my consent orally
- I am willing to try acupressure
- I can complete questionnaires in English
- I feel acute anxiety at 5 or higher on a scale of 0 to 10
- I experience anxiety episodes at home
You may not be able to join if
- I have prior experience with acupressure
- I have training in acupressure points
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This clinicaI trial is being done to determine if acupressure is helpful to reduce anxiety related to chemotherapy, compared with "sham" (or placebo) acupressure in patients with cancer. Anxiety, experienced by many patients with cancer, can be related to chemotherapy and may contribute to other symptoms, such as nausea and poor quality of life. Some patients diagnosed with cancer express interest…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* NURSE-LED INTERVENTION: Age \>= 18 years and be diagnosed with cancer
* NURSE-LED INTERVENTION: Undergoing systemic, antineoplastic therapy
* NURSE-LED INTERVENTION: Ability to provide oral consent
* NURSE-LED INTERVENTION: Willingness to undergo a nurse-led acupressure interv…
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