Stress ball during breast cancer chemotherapy
Part of Cancer, Mental health, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests if squeezing a stress ball during chemotherapy can lower stress, anxiety, and improve vital signs (like heart rate and blood pressure) in women with stage 2 breast cancer. If it helps, it could be a simple, drug-free way to feel more comfortable during treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have stage 2A or 2B breast cancer.
- You are getting chemotherapy before surgery (neoadjuvant), every 21 days.
- You are on the second or later cycle of chemo (not the first).
- You don't have migraines, vertigo, active nausea, vomiting, or headache.
- You don't have seizures, brain cancer (primary or spread), or vision/hearing problems.
- You can use both hands and don't have certain mental health conditions.
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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