Reflexology or Aromatherapy Massage in Relieving Symptoms in Patients With Cancer

NCT01217424 | Completed

• 4 other identifiers: CDR0000686459RMNHS-REFLEXOLOGYEU-21075MREC-10/H0801/31
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 100
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

RATIONALE: Reflexology and aromatherapy massage may lessen symptoms in patients with cancer. It is not yet known whether reflexology is more effective than aromatherapy massage in relieving symptoms in patients with cancer. PURPOSE: This randomized clinical trial is studying reflexology to see how well it works compared with aromatherapy massage in relieving symptoms in patients with cancer.

Conditions

Pain; Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment; Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific

Keywords

psychosocial effects of cancer and its treatment; pain; unspecified adult solid tumor, protocol specific

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Difference of 1 point of concern scores in Measure Yourself Concerns and Well-being (MYCAW) questionnaire from baseline to second evaluation (after completion of all four sessions of therapy)

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Difference of 2 points of concern scores in MYCAW questionnaire

• Difference in MYCAW overall well-being score

• Change over time in pre-session Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) relaxation score (long-term relaxation benefit)

• Change in pre- to post-session VAS relaxation score (short-term relaxation benefit)

• Percentage of patients gaining benefit from the intervention defined as improvement by at least 1 point in all answered MYCAW scales

Interventions

questionnaire administration OTHER

aromatherapy and essential oils PROCEDURE

management of therapy complications PROCEDURE

massage therapy PROCEDURE

psychosocial assessment and care PROCEDURE

reflexology procedure PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 120 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: * Any patient receiving treatment for cancer at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Hospital * Must be attending the hospital as an outpatient * Planning to access complementary therapy PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: * No excessive pain in both hands and both feet * Not experiencing a combination of conditions affecting both hands and both feet which would prevent reflexology of either hands or feet from taking place, including any of the following: * Deep vein thrombosis * Lymphedema * Infected or broken skin * Recent scars or injuries * Phlebitis * Areas currently receiving radiotherapy (or received radiotherapy in the past 2 weeks) * Able and willing to attend the hospital for four 1-hour sessions PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: * See Disease Characteristics * At least 2 months since prior and no other concurrent massage therapy or reflexology at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Hospital or from another practitioner * Not planning to undergo massage therapy or reflexology while also taking part in this study * At least 2 months since prior and no other concurrent massage therapy at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Hospital

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Sponsors & Collaborators

• Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust: lead

Study Sites (1)

Royal Marsden - London

London, England, SW3 6JJ, United Kingdom

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pain

Interventions

Aromatherapy; Massage; Psychiatric Rehabilitation; Musculoskeletal Manipulations

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body Therapies; Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics; Phytotherapy; Sensory Art Therapies; Psychotherapy; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities; Therapy, Soft Tissue; Physical Therapy Modalities; Rehabilitation; Health Services; Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Study Officials

• Clare Shaw, MD

  Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 7, 2010
• First Posted: October 8, 2010
• Study Start: October 1, 2010
• Primary Completion: November 1, 2011
• Study Completion: November 1, 2011
• Last Updated: November 1, 2016

Record last verified: 2010-10

Locations

GB (1)