Massage for pain and anxiety during first cancer infusion
Part of Cancer, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether massage therapy can help reduce pain and anxiety in people with gynecologic cancer who are getting their first infusion treatment. You may be eligible if you are about to receive your first infusion and haven't had any in the past 2 years.
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Who can take part
- You have a gynecologic cancer (like ovarian, uterine, cervical, or vaginal cancer).
- You are currently receiving an infusion (medicine through a vein) for your cancer.
- This is your very first time having an infusion treatment.
- You have not had any infusion therapy for your cancer in the past 2 years.
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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