Squeeze away chemo fatigue? study tests sensory balls and relaxation for cancer patients
NCT ID NCT06499129
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether nursing interventions based on the Levine Conservation Model could help colorectal cancer patients cope with fatigue, nerve damage, and anxiety caused by chemotherapy. 68 patients receiving the FOLFOX regimen were taught to use sensory balls, progressive muscle relaxation, and received training. The goal was to see if these simple, drug-free techniques could improve their quality of life during treatment.
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Active substance
sensory ball, progressive relaxation exercise, training
What this could lead to
If effective, these simple nursing techniques could offer a low-cost way to reduce common chemotherapy side effects like fatigue, nerve pain, and anxiety.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 68 participants. Results may not apply to all patients, and the interventions may not provide significant relief.
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Necmettin Erbakan University
Konya, Meram, Turkey (Türkiye)