Using stress balls during chemotherapy for breast cancer
Part of Cancer, Mental health, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests if squeezing a stress ball during chemo treatments can help lower stress, anxiety, and improve vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure in people with stage 2 breast cancer.
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Who can take part
- You have stage 2A or 2B breast cancer
- You are getting chemotherapy before surgery (neoadjuvant chemo)
- Your chemo is given once every 21 days
- You are on your second or later chemo cycle
- You do not have migraines, vertigo, active nausea, vomiting, or headache at the time of treatment
- You have no history of seizures, brain cancer, or conditions that prevent using your hands
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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