Squeeze away chemo fatigue? study tests sensory balls and relaxation for cancer patients

NCT ID NCT06499129

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: KTO Karatay University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

What this could mean

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm Fatigue peripheral nervous system disorder peripheral neuropathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY FATIGUE PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Necmettin Erbakan University

Konya, Meram, Turkey (Türkiye)

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