Gentle craniosacral therapy tested to ease breast cancer After-Effects
NCT ID NCT04319510
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tests whether craniosacral therapy, a gentle hands-on technique, can improve quality of life in women who have finished breast cancer treatment. 102 survivors with reduced well-being are randomly assigned to one-on-one therapy, group self-help training, or a waiting list. Researchers measure changes in cancer-related quality of life after 12 and 26 weeks.
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Locations
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Breast Unit, Evang. Kliniken Essen-Mitte
Essen, 45276, Germany
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Center for Integrative Medicine and Planetary Health, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen
Essen, 45130, Germany
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Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen
Essen, Germany
What this could mean
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Active substance
craniosacral therapy (a gentle hands-on technique)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a safe, drug-free way to help breast cancer survivors feel better and improve their daily quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo effects. The therapy is complementary and not a treatment for cancer itself.
Conditions
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