Massage therapy for sleep in teens with cancer
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This trial studies if massage therapy can help teenagers and young adults with cancer sleep better while they are in the hospital. Participants will receive massage sessions and answer questions about their sleep.
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Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 21 years old
- You have been diagnosed with cancer (like AML or relapsed ALL) or are getting a stem cell transplant (HSCT)
- You are expected to stay in the hospital for at least 3 weeks
- You are a patient at Children's National or Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
- You are able to complete questionnaires in English or Spanish
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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