RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06415162

Evaluation of the Effects of Using Cooling Pillowcases, on the Symptoms of Hot Flushes, Sleep and Life Quality

Evaluation of the Effects of Education on Side Effects Management and the Use of Cooling Pillowcases on Hot Flash Complaints, Sleep and Quality of Life in Women With Breast Cancer Receiving Hormone Therapy


Sponsor

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Enrollment

64 participants

Start Date

Dec 19, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study was planned to evaluate the effect of education on the management of side effects and the use of cooling pillowcase on hot flush complaints, sleep and quality of life in women with breast cancer receiving hormone therapy.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria7

  • years of age or older,
  • Estrogen and progesterone receptor positive, stage 1, 2, 3 or 4 primary breast cancer,
  • Receiving hormone therapy (goserelin acetate subcutaneously every 4 weeks),
  • Pre/Perimenopausal period,
  • No sensory and emotional barriers to communication,
  • Understands Turkish, can read and write,
  • Patients who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria4

  • Receiving treatment for anxiety and/or depression,
  • Receiving gabapentin treatment for neuropathic pain,
  • Active viral or bacterial infection,
  • Patients with a history of sleep disorders diagnosed before hormone therapy.

Interventions

OTHERCooling Pillowcases

No intervention will be given to the patients in the control group.


Locations(1)

University of Health Science

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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