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

NCT ID NCT06430177

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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2024

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being over 18 years of age * Ability to communicate adequately * Being diagnosed with cancer * Will receive chemotherapy treatment * Port catheter placement will be performed * Suitable for Implantable Port Catheter Placement Exclusion Criteria: * Loss of sensation in the hands, amputation, injury, etc. that would prevent practice. to be * Patients with chronic pain or anxiety disorders, using any analgesics or anxiolytics

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder cancer chemotherapy-induced toxicity neoplasm Pain

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Cancer Chemotherapy effect

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fırat university

    Elâzığ, Center, 25240, Turkey (Türkiye)

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