Status:
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
The Effect of Acupressure on Patients Receiving Brachytherapy
Lead Sponsor:
Selcuk University
Conditions:
Brachytherapy
Complementary Approaches
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aimed to use acupressure to reduce anxiety in gynecologic cancer patients receiving brachytherapy. It was also aimed to investigate the effects of acupressure on anxiety, pain, and vital si...
Detailed Description
Brachytherapy is a type of radiotherapy used in cancer treatment. In this method, the radiation source is placed directly on the tumor or the area to be treated. In this way, high doses of radiation a...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Being registered in Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine Hospital Radiation Oncology Polyclinic
- Brachytherapy (intracavital brachytherapy) treatment protocol will be applied due to gynecological cancer.
- to be
- Karnofsky Performance Scale being 80 and above (Performance scale for cancer patients)
- Being between the ages of 18 and 65
- Being conscious and cooperative
- Verbal and written approval to participate in the study after an explanation about the study is made.
Exclusion
- Impaired skin integrity in the acupressure application area
- Refuses to participate in the study after making a statement about the study.
- Bone or spine metastasis
- Amputation of the extremities to be applied
- Not having any mental illness
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 28 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
October 10 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06531551
Start Date
August 28 2024
End Date
October 10 2024
Last Update
August 1 2024
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ülkü Saygili Düzova
Selçuklu, Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)