Hand massage before IV insertion eases anxiety for breast cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07272447
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a hand massage before inserting an IV can help breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Sixty patients were split into two groups: one received a hand massage, the other did not. Researchers measured how quickly the IV was placed, patient anxiety, and satisfaction. The goal was to see if this simple technique could make the procedure smoother and less stressful.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hand massage
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to make IV insertion easier and less stressful for breast cancer patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit may be small or not noticeable.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yalova University
Yalova, (543) 871-2771, Turkey (Türkiye)
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