Managing pain and fear during hormone shots for breast cancer
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Pain, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests non-drug methods to reduce pain and fear when you get a hormone injection for breast cancer treatment. The goal is to help you feel more comfortable during the shot.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
- You are scheduled to receive a hormone injection (like for premenopausal or postmenopausal treatment) in your muscle.
- You are able to understand and agree to the injection procedure.
- The skin where you get the shot (your buttock area) is healthy and you can feel normally there.
- You do not have a condition that causes chronic pain or require regular pain medication.
- You have not taken any pain relievers in the last 24 hours.
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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