RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06723041

Acupressure for the Reduction of Anxiety in Patients Receiving Cancer-Directed Therapy

Acupressure for Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Acupressure Intervention for Patients Receiving Cancer-Directed Therapy

Sponsor

Mayo Clinic

Enrollment

78 participants

Start Date

Dec 11, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm Malignant Solid Neoplasm

Summary

This clinicaI trial is being done to determine if acupressure is helpful to reduce anxiety related to chemotherapy, compared with "sham" (or placebo) acupressure in patients with cancer. Anxiety, experienced by many patients with cancer, can be related to chemotherapy and may contribute to other symptoms, such as nausea and poor quality of life. Some patients diagnosed with cancer express interest in non-medicine ways to manage symptoms. Acupressure is the application of non-invasive finger pressure along energy points throughout the body in order to relieve pain and induce a feeling of well-being. Previous research has shown that acupressure can help both adults and children with their anxiety in certain situations, such as after surgery. Patients can be taught how to do the acupressure on themselves, making this an intervention that can be done anywhere. Acupressure is well tolerated with minimal reports of adverse reactions. Undergoing acupressure may be effective in reducing anxiety in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria14

NURSE-LED INTERVENTION: Age \>= 18 years and be diagnosed with cancer
NURSE-LED INTERVENTION: Undergoing systemic, antineoplastic therapy
NURSE-LED INTERVENTION: Ability to provide oral consent
NURSE-LED INTERVENTION: Willingness to undergo a nurse-led acupressure intervention
NURSE-LED INTERVENTION: Willingness and ability to complete pre- and post-intervention questionnaires in English
NURSE-LED INTERVENTION: Report acute anxiety as a 5 or higher on a scale for 0 (no anxiety) to 10 (severe anxiety)
SELF-ADMINISTRATION INTERVENTION: Age \>= 18 years and be diagnosed with cancer
SELF-ADMINISTRATION INTERVENTION: Undergoing systemic, antineoplastic therapy
SELF-ADMINISTRATION INTERVENTION: Ability to provide oral consent
SELF-ADMINISTRATION INTERVENTION: Willingness to undergo a nurse-led acupressure intervention
SELF-ADMINISTRATION INTERVENTION: Willingness and ability to complete pre- and post-intervention questionnaires in English
SELF-ADMINISTRATION INTERVENTION: Report acute anxiety as a 5 or higher on a scale for 0 (no anxiety) to 10 (severe anxiety)
SELF-ADMINISTRATION INTERVENTION: Reports 2+/day anxiety episodes at home
SELF-ADMINISTRATION INTERVENTION: Interested in learning self-administered acupressure