Can acupressure calm chemo anxiety? small study investigates

NCT ID NCT06322615

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested whether acupressure, a noninvasive technique, can help reduce anxiety in patients receiving chemotherapy. Thirty adults undergoing chemo at Mayo Clinic who reported at least mild anxiety were offered a nurse-led acupressure session and taught how to do it at home. The main goal was to see if patients were interested and if the approach was practical, not yet to prove it works.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Acupressure therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help cancer patients manage anxiety during chemotherapy.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (30 people) focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer hematopoietic and lymphoid system neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEMATOPOIETIC AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEM NEOPLASM MALIGNANT SOLID NEOPLASM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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