Hand massage before IV insertion eases chemo stress for breast cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07272447

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a hand massage before placing an IV can help breast cancer patients getting chemotherapy. Sixty women took part, with half receiving a massage before the IV insertion. Researchers measured how quickly the IV was placed, as well as patients' anxiety and satisfaction levels.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Yalova University

    Yalova, (543) 871-2771, Turkey (Türkiye)

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