Acupressure to lower anxiety during cancer treatment
Part of Cancer, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if acupressure—a gentle pressure technique on specific points—can help reduce anxiety in people receiving cancer therapy. It compares nurse-led acupressure sessions with learning self-administered acupressure.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and have been diagnosed with cancer.
- You are currently receiving cancer therapy (like chemo or targeted drugs).
- You rate your anxiety as a 5 or higher on a 0–10 scale (0 = no anxiety, 10 = worst).
- You can fill out questionnaires in English.
- You have not tried acupressure before.
- For the self-acupressure part, you have anxiety episodes at home 2+ times a day and want to learn the technique.
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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