N/A
Completed N=276
Using SMART Design to Improve Symptom Management Strategies Among Cancer Patients
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02759146 ↗Enrolled (actual)
276
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Dec 2020
Primary outcomePrimary: Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI) — 4.17; 4.08; 4.32 units on a scale — p=.72
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare reflexology to meditative practices to reduce symptoms in cancer patients.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI) |
3.62; 3.53; 3.87 | 0.42 |
| PRIMARY The MD Anderson Symptom Inventory (MDASI)- Distress |
2.20; 2.21; 2.40 | 0.96 |
| PRIMARY The MD Anderson Symptom Inventory (MDASI)- Summed Severity |
29.99; 29.32; 32.52 | .68 |
| PRIMARY The MD Anderson Symptom Inventory (MDASI)- Sadness |
1.79; 1.78; 2.03 | 0.98 |
| SECONDARY Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI) |
3.62; 3.53; 3.87 | 0.42 |
| SECONDARY MD Anderson Symptom Inventory (MDASI)- Summed Severity |
26.69; 25.77; 30.25 | 0.17 |
| SECONDARY MD Anderson Symptom Inventory (MDASI)- Distress |
1.78; 2.00; 2.20 | 0.15 |
| SECONDARY MD Anderson Symptom Inventory (MDASI)- Sadness |
1.75; 1.66; 2.02 | 0.33 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- 21 year of age or older
- Solid tumor cancer diagnosis
- Able to perform basic activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Undergoing chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, or targeted therapy
- Able to speak and understand English
- Have access to a telephone
- Able to hear normal conversation
- Reporting a severity of 3 or higher on fatigue using a 0-10 standardized scale at intake.
Exclusion Criteria
- Diagnosis of major mental illness on the medical record (verified by the recruiter)
- Residing in a nursing home
- Bedridden
- Currently receiving reflexology or meditative practices
- Suspected or diagnosed deep vein thrombosis or painful foot neuropathy.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02759146). 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. Informational only — not medical advice.