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Singing and foot massages tested as cancer pain relievers

NCT ID NCT05493150

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Participants

180 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2020

Finished

Dec 2021

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

patients treated for a cancer in CH Valence, agree to participate on one of the 4 Well being treatments: foot reflexology, socio-aesthetics, sophrology and singing

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * all type of cancer treated at the general Hospital of Valence * patient agree to participate on Well being session: foot reflexology, socio-aesthetics, Sophrology and singing * Age ≥ 18 years * Affiliation to a Social security system * Patient who has given written consent signed before any specific procedure of the protocol Exclusion Criteria: * Patient under guardianship, deprived of liberty, safeguard of justice * Patient presenting a serious psychiatric pathology that does not allow compliance with the completion of the scale (at the discretion of the investigator) * Refusal to participate in research

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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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