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

Cancer Acute Myeloid Leukemia Chemotherapy Effect Pediatric Cancer Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT)

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

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is investigating whether therapeutic massage can improve sleep quality in children and teenagers undergoing intensive cancer treatment, such as chemotherapy for leukemia or a stem cell transplant, during their hospital stay. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 12–21 years old - You have a diagnosis of certain types of leukemia (AML or relapsed ALL) or are receiving a stem cell transplant - You are expected to be in the hospital for at least 21 days - You are a patient at Children's National Hospital or Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have cognitive difficulties that would prevent you from completing questionnaires - You do not have sufficient English or Spanish language skills to complete the study instruments - You have already enrolled in this study before Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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