Seed therapy on hands may ease cancer Patients' port catheter pain
NCT ID NCT06430177
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested Sujok therapy, a technique where seeds are placed on specific points on the hands, to see if it reduces pain and anxiety in cancer patients getting a port catheter for chemotherapy. 90 patients were split into three groups: one received real Sujok, one received placebo seeds, and one got no extra treatment. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug method could improve comfort during the procedure.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Sujok therapy (seed massage on hand reflex points)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain and anxiety during port catheter placement in cancer patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 90 participants. The placebo group also receives seeds, so any benefit may be due to the placebo effect. Results may not apply to all cancer patients.
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Locations
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Fırat university
Elâzığ, Center, 25240, Turkey (Türkiye)