At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 1Completed· 60 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Massage Therapy +1 moreother
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Effect of Massage Therapy on Preoperative Anxiety and Postoperative Pain in Cancer Patients Undergoing Port Implantation
In Brief
A Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating Massage Therapy and Attention Control for Cancer and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 60 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility and efficacy of massage therapy for reducing pre-operative anxiety and post-operative pain among predominantly low income minority cancer patients undergoing surgical placement of a Port-a-Catheter.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsMassage Therapy Foundation
Timeline
Phase 1CompletedFinished
200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Enrollment StartFeb 2009
First PostedOct 2009
Primary CompletionOct 2011
TodayJul 2026
First PostedOct 8, 2009
Enrollment StartFeb 1, 2009
Primary CompletionOct 1, 2011
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.7 yearsPosted 16.7 years ago
Interventions
Massage Therapyother
Two 20 minute chair massages: one before surgery and one after
Attention Controlother
Two 20 minute sessions where the Massage Therapist will talk to the patient about how they are feeling, listen, and provide empathetic support.