NCT02742415

Brief Summary

Since there is a limited amount of evidence on the feasibility and outcomes on the use of hand massage in patients undergoing cancer treatment, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of hand massage therapy in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, and to measure its influence on their symptoms.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
40

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable cancer

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2016

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable cancer

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 14, 2016

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 19, 2016

Completed
12 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2016

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 1, 2017

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 1, 2017

Completed
Last Updated

March 8, 2017

Status Verified

March 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

9 months

First QC Date

April 14, 2016

Last Update Submit

March 6, 2017

Conditions

Cancer

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Comparison of symptom scores

    We will record the number of patients approached hand massage to those that accept and were able to get a full hand massage during their time in the chemotherapy area

    baseline to 45 minutes.

Study Arms (1)

Cancer patients receiving hand massage

EXPERIMENTAL

Caring Hand massage will be provided to the outpatients undergoing chemotherapy

Behavioral: Caring Hand Massage

Interventions

Caring Hand MassageBEHAVIORAL

Caring Hand Massage is a hand massage therapy program with several steps and techniques.

Also known as: Hand Massage Therapy Program
Cancer patients receiving hand massage

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 80 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients age 18 - 80
  • Patient receiving treatment on Mayo Clinic's Chemotherapy Outpatient Clinic
  • Able to speak English and complete surveys
  • Able to read, understand and sign inform consent.

You may not qualify if:

  • Patient has rash, sores, wounds, incision or other skin conditions on hands
  • Unable to give consent or complete the surveys
  • Already having received previous hand massage
  • Pregnant women. (As verbalized by participant)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neoplasms

Study Officials

  • Susanne M Cutshall

    Mayo Clinic

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
PI

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 14, 2016

First Posted

April 19, 2016

Study Start

May 1, 2016

Primary Completion

February 1, 2017

Study Completion

February 1, 2017

Last Updated

March 8, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-03

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

Locations

US(1)