This clinical trial design evaluates whether hand massage reduces anxiety levels in cancer patients as they undergo radiological examination to evaluate tumor response. Anxiety levels will be investigated before massage, after massage, and following the completion of the radiological exam. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS), a validated anxiety assessment tool, will be used to measure anxiety.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
217
The hand massage procedure comprises 4 minutes of manipulation of the subject's hands (2 minutes per hand) by a skilled massage therapist or appropriately trained staff.
Change in Anxiety as Measured by Visual Analog Scale
Subjects self-reported their perceived anxiety by marking a visual analog scale (VAS). The VAS covers the range 0 to 10. Higher values indicate greater anxiety (worse outcome). Analysis based on difference reported anxiety score between Baseline and after imaging.
Time frame: Baseline and After Imaging
Change in Blood Pressure in mmHg
A trained clinician will measure and record the subject's blood pressure using standard practices.
Time frame: Baseline and After Imaging
Change in Respiration Rate in Breaths Per Minute
A trained clinician will measure and record the subject's respiration rate using standard practices.
Time frame: Baseline and After Imaging
Change in Pulse Rate
A trained clinician will measure and record the subject's radial pulse rate using standard practices.
Time frame: Baseline and After Imaging
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