Singing and foot massages tested as cancer pain relievers

NCT ID NCT05493150

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier de Valence Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether four well-being treatments — foot reflexology, socio-aesthetics (beauty and skincare), sophrology (a relaxation technique), and singing — can help reduce pain in people with cancer. 180 adult cancer patients took part. The goal was to see if these non-drug approaches could ease pain and improve well-being.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: well-being treatments (foot reflexology, socio-aesthetics, sophrology, singing)
What this could lead to: If these approaches prove effective, they could offer drug-free ways to help manage cancer pain and improve quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may be influenced by other factors, and the pain relief might be modest or not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer Cancer Pain neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CANCER CANCER PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ch Valence

Valence, Drome, 26953, France

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