Can sophrology with a wearable device reduce chemo anxiety?
Part of Cancer, Mental health, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether a relaxation technique called sophrology, guided by a wearable device, can help reduce anxiety during chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer. It aims to offer extra support during treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have breast cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled to receive chemotherapy (possibly with immunotherapy or targeted therapy) either before or after surgery.
- You have not had chemotherapy for breast cancer before.
- You are not currently taking strong psychiatric medications for a serious mental illness (unless it was a mild, resolved depression and you have been off treatment for at least 2 years).
- You have not already learned sophrology for your cancer or plan to start it on your own within 3 months.
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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