RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06892158

Massage Impact on Sleep in Pediatric Oncology

Massage Impact on Sleep in Hospitalization for Pediatric Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant Patients


Sponsor

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Enrollment

70 participants

Start Date

Jan 23, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study aims to determine the impact of massage therapy for pediatric patients receiving intensive chemotherapy or stem cell transplant (SCT).


Eligibility

Min Age: 12 YearsMax Age: 21 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

  • Diagnosis of cancer, such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (rALL) OR admitted to receive autologous or allogeneic HSCT for any indication
  • Expected to be an inpatient for at least 21 days
  • Aged 12 to 21 years at enrollment.
  • Inpatient at Children's National or Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

Exclusion Criteria3

  • Cognitive impairment sufficient to preclude completing questionnaires appropriately
  • Insufficient knowledge of English or Spanish that would prohibit completing the study instruments
  • Previous enrollment

Interventions

OTHERMassage therapy

Participants in IA will receive a 20-30-minute massage five days per week for 21 days.

OTHERStandard of care

Institutional standard of care treatment


Locations(2)

Children's National Hospital

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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