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Study NCT ID:
NCT00084123
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2009-07-10
First Post:
2004-06-07
Brief Title:
Healing Touch and Relaxation Therapies in Cervical Cancer Patients
Sponsor:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health NCCIH
Organization:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health NCCIH
Study Overview
Official Title:
Healing Touch in Advanced Cervical Cancer Patients Immune Effects and Mechanisms
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2009-07
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of healing touch and relaxation therapy on cervical cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment
Detailed Description:
The side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatment are often severe and can have devastating effects on the mental and physical well-being of cancer patients This study will determine whether healing touch and relaxation therapy are effective in minimizing the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatment in cervical cancer patients
Participants in this study will receive weekly chemotherapy and daily radiation treatments for 6 weeks Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care SC SC plus relaxation therapy or SC plus healing touch therapy The relaxation therapy consists of progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery The healing touch therapy involves an energy-based modality in which health care practitioners stimulate the energy fields surrounding the patient A physician-completed assessment and measures of immune function will be used to assess the well-being and overall quality of life of participants
Participants in this study will receive weekly chemotherapy and daily radiation treatments for 6 weeks Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care SC SC plus relaxation therapy or SC plus healing touch therapy The relaxation therapy consists of progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery The healing touch therapy involves an energy-based modality in which health care practitioners stimulate the energy fields surrounding the patient A physician-completed assessment and measures of immune function will be used to assess the well-being and overall quality of life of participants
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None