Massage may help kids with cancer catch Zzz's in hospital
NCT ID NCT06892158
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether regular massage therapy can improve sleep for children aged 12-21 who are hospitalized for cancer treatment or stem cell transplant. Seventy participants will either receive standard care or a 20-30 minute massage five days a week for three weeks. Sleep will be tracked using a wrist device.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- massage therapy
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to help children with cancer sleep better during hospital stays.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study. The benefits may be small or not apply to all patients. It does not treat the cancer itself.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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Children's National Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGWashington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States
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