Reiki for women having breast surgery
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests if Reiki, a gentle hands-on relaxation technique, can improve quality of life for women undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer. If you are having a mastectomy and live near the Bronx, you may be eligible.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 to 99 with breast cancer stage 0 to III.
- You are planning to have one or both breasts removed (mastectomy) with or without reconstruction in the next 2 weeks.
- You speak English.
- You live within 50 miles of Bronx County, New York.
- You do not have a current untreated mental health condition and are not pregnant.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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