Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Reflexology on Radiation-related Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Sheba Medical Center
Collaborating Sponsors:
Tel Aviv University
Conditions:
Fatigue
Eligibility:
FEMALE
21+ years
Phase:
PHASE1
PHASE2
Brief Summary
Oncologic patients often report increased fatigue during and after radiation therapy. Reflexology treatment has been demonstrated to alleviate symptoms of fatigue, nausea, and anxiety in oncologic pat...
Detailed Description
Reflexology (foot massage) is a complementary medicine technique which is performed by manual pressure on specific areas of the feet. Reflexology is based on a system of zones and reflex areas that ar...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Breast cancer adult patients scheduled to receive adjuvant radiation therapy
Exclusion
- Open wounds or evidence of metastases on the lower limbs
- Touch therapy or other complementary therapy other than intervention procedure
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
72 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00825682
Start Date
May 1 2008
End Date
May 1 2009
Last Update
December 8 2016
Active Locations (1)
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Sheba Hospital,
Ramat Gan, Israel