Phase 2
N=72
The Effect of Reflexology on Radiation-related Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients
Fatigue
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT00825682 ↗Enrolled (actual)
72
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Dec 2016
Primary outcome: Primary: The Lee Fatigue Scale — 3.71; 3.68; 3.9; 5.32 units on a scale
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Interventions
- Reflexology treatment. (Other)
- Age
- Adult, Older Adult · 21+ yrs
- Sex
- Female
- Sponsor
- Sheba Medical Center
- Primary completion
- Feb 2009
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY The Lee Fatigue Scale |
3.71; 3.68; 3.9; 5.32; 3.6; 4.52 | — |
| SECONDARY The Multidimensional Quality of Life Scale Cancer MQOLS-CA Was Written by Padilla (1992) and Translated Into Hebrew by Dorit Pud (2007). |
4.23; 4.09; 4.17; 4.58; 4.04; 4.49 | — |
| SECONDARY The General Sleep Disturbance Scale (GSDS), Compiled by Lee (1992) and Translated Into Hebrew by Dr. Dorit Pud (2007) |
2.51; 2.35; 2.27; 2.67; 2.19; 2.49 | — |
Summary
Oncologic patients often report increased fatigue during and after radiation therapy. Reflexology treatment has been demonstrated to alleviate symptoms of fatigue, nausea, and anxiety in oncologic patients treated with chemotherapy. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of reflexology on fatigue, quality of life, and quality of sleep of breast cancer patients during and after radiation therapy.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Breast cancer adult patients scheduled to receive adjuvant radiation therapy
Exclusion Criteria
- Open wounds or evidence of metastases on the lower limbs
- Touch therapy or other complementary therapy other than intervention procedure
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00825682). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.