Foot massage may calm chemo sickness, study finds

NCT ID NCT03508180

First seen Dec 29, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looked at whether foot reflexology can help reduce nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in people with lung or digestive cancer. Eighty patients received either reflexology or standard care. The goal was to see if the foot massage made a difference in how sick they felt during treatment.

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Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud

    Pierre-Bénite, France

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