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Oncology
RCT
Affective touch intervention improves existential distress and quality of life in advanced cancer patients
Affective touch may help reduce distress and improve quality of life in advanced cancer patients
In an 83-patient randomized controlled trial, a 2-week affective touch intervention improved existential distress (p < .05) and quality of l…
Gentle daily touch sessions reduced existential distress and improved quality of life for advanced cancer patients compared to standard care…
Apr 2, 2026
Oncology
RCT
Guided Breathing VR Reduces Opioid Use Post-PTBD in Cancer Patients by 64%
Can Virtual Reality and Breathing Techniques Reduce Cancer Pain?
In a randomized trial, guided breathing VR (VRBG) significantly reduced opioid use post-PTBD compared to conventional VR (VROG), with a mean…
Cancer patients using virtual reality with guided breathing took significantly less pain medication after a painful procedure than those usi…
Mar 27, 2026