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Massage after radiation: a new way to ease breast cancer pain?

NCT ID NCT07447700

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot study is testing whether a brief, clothed upper body massage given after each radiation treatment can reduce muscle and joint pain, improve arm and shoulder mobility, and enhance quality of life for breast cancer patients. About 55 women receiving curative radiation will take part. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug approach is both helpful and acceptable during a stressful treatment period.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
upper body massage
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain and improve daily function during radiation for breast cancer.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 55 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The massage is brief and may not provide lasting relief.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BREAST CANCER RADIATION THERAPY PATIENT

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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  • Contact

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Locations

  • The Ohio State University

    RECRUITING

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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