Seed therapy on hands may ease cancer Patients' port catheter pain

NCT ID NCT06430177

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Firat University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder cancer chemotherapy-induced toxicity neoplasm Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY EFFECT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fırat university

Elâzığ, Center, 25240, Turkey (Türkiye)

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