Massage during chemo: a new way to fight anxiety?
NCT ID NCT07184294
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether different types of massage can lower anxiety in cancer patients while they receive chemotherapy. Fifty adults who already have high anxiety and are at least one cycle into chemo will receive massage during their infusion sessions. Researchers will measure how many people complete the massages and whether anxiety levels drop afterward.
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 successful, this could show that massage is a practical way to ease anxiety during chemotherapy, offering a drug-free option to help patients feel calmer during treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study (50 people) with no control group, so results may not prove effectiveness. It also only includes patients who already have high anxiety, so findings may not apply to everyone.
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City of Hope at Irvine Lennar
RECRUITINGIrvine, California, 92618, United States
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