Effects of Su Jok Seed Therapy Application on Pain, Anxiety and Psychological Resilience in Patients Hospitalized in the Oncology Ward

NCT06532175 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: MusAlparlan U
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 80
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The aim of this clinical trial is to determine the effects of su jok seed therapy on pain, anxiety and psychological resilience in patients hospitalized in the oncology ward. This study seeks answers to the following questions; Does su jok seed therapy affect the pain levels of cancer patients? Does su jok seed therapy affect the anxiety levels of cancer patients? Does su jok seed therapy affect the Psychological resilience levels of cancer patients? There will be an experimental and control group in the study and the effectiveness of sujok application will be examined. A total of 8 sessions of su jok seed therapy will be applied to the experimental group, twice a week for a month. No intervention will be made to the control group. Individuals over 18 years old, without communication problems and diagnosed with cancer will be included in the sample.

Conditions

Cancer; Cancer Pain

Keywords

su-jok; cancer patients; anxiety; pain; Psychological resilience

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Pain levels of cancer patients will be evaluated using VAS.

  Pain levels of cancer patients

  2 months

• Anxiety levels of cancer patients will be evaluated using the "State Anxiety Scale".

  Anxiety levels of cancer patients

  2 months

• Psychological resilience levels of cancer patients will be evaluated using the "Brief Psychological Resilience Scale".

  Psychological resilience levels of cancer patients

  2 months

Study Arms (2)

Su-jok Therapy Group /EXPERIMENTAL GROUP

EXPERIMENTAL

Providing a comfortable position considering the individual's limitations. In order for the hands not to be cold, the researcher will warm them by rubbing them together and will plan to grasp the patient's hand. The individuals' pain areas will be determined and reflection points corresponding to these areas on the yin and yang sides will be determined. The individual will be asked to state when they experience pain and pulling sensations at the points touched by the applicator. Determining painful reflection points on the back of the individual's hand When each reflection point is determined, green mung bean will be placed on the relevant point and fixed with a plaster band. The same procedure will be applied to all painful points until the individual states that there are no more painful points The point where the seed is fixed will be massaged for 30 minutes. The individual will be helped to take a comfortable position.

Device: Su-Jok

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

No intervention will be made. Data will only be collected when the participant participates in the study, one month after participating in the study, and 2 months after participating in the study.

Interventions

Su-Jok DEVICE

Su-jok seed therapy

Also known as: Su-jok seed therapy

Su-jok Therapy Group /EXPERIMENTAL GROUP

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Being over 18 years old,
• No communication problems,
• Individuals diagnosed with cancer

You may not qualify if:

• Getting worse or dying during the research process

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Muş Alparslan University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neoplasms; Cancer Pain; Anxiety Disorders; Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Central Study Contacts

Güzel Nur YILDIZ, Dr.

CONTACT

554 168 04 15; g.n.yildiz@alparslan.edu.tr

Arzu KARAKAYA, Specialist

CONTACT

534 541 9556; arzu.karakaya@alparslan.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 29, 2024
• First Posted: August 1, 2024
• Study Start: August 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: August 1, 2024
• Study Completion: October 1, 2024
• Last Updated: August 1, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share