Simple foot bath may ease chemo fatigue in children

NCT ID NCT06529484

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a nightly warm foot bath can reduce fatigue in children aged 7-12 with lymphoma who are undergoing chemotherapy. Sixty children took a 20-minute foot bath at 38-40°C for 7 days. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug approach could improve their energy and quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
warm water foot bath
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce fatigue in children undergoing chemotherapy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants. The results may not apply to all children or cancer types, and the effect might be small or due to placebo.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Hospital

    Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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