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A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Focused Massage on Pain, Mobility, and Quality of Life During Radiation Treatment for Patients With Breast Cancer
Led by Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center · Updated on 2026-04-27
55
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
73 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this interventional study is to to evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of a focused upper body massage when offered after radiation treatments to participants diagnosed with breast cancer. Given the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints during radiation therapy delivery and acknowledging the emotional stress associated with breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, the aims of this pilot study are to: 1) evaluate the effectiveness of a focused upper body massage, available after radiation treatments, on patient's muscle and joint achiness and disability/symptoms of the upper extremities; 2) evaluate the effectiveness of a focused chair massage, available after radiation treatments on health-related quality of life; 3) assess the need for repeating the pre-radiation simulation process and revising the established treatment plan; and 4) and evaluate patient acceptability of the massages offered during the course of radiation treatment.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Focused Massage on Pain, Mobility, and Quality of Life During Radiation Treatment for Patients With Breast Cancer
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 18 years of age or older
- Diagnosis of breast cancer
- Treatment plan for curative intent radiation at SSBC
- Radiation treatment frequency can be daily, every other day, or twice weekly
- Agreeable to and available for focused chair massages post-radiation treatments during the prescribed treatment period
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients with recurrent breast cancer
- Patients treated palliatively with radiation treatments
- Inability to read and/or understand English (consent and questionnaires in English)
- Patients with cognitive disorders limiting independent reading, understanding, or survey completion (e.g., dementia, Alzheimer's)
- Patients with major psychiatric disorders not controlled by medication or other psychiatric treatments
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43210
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Research Team
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Beth Steinberg, PhD, RN
CONTACT
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Sienna Andres, BA
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
1
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