Nurse-Led Acupressure Intervention for Patients Receiving Chemotherapy

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of a nurse- and patient-applied acupressure intervention for patients with anxiety associated with active cancer-directed therapy.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria: 

  • ≥ 18 years of age.
  • Be actively undergoing chemotherapy in the Mayo Clinic chemotherapy unit.
  • Report anxiety as a 1 or higher, on a scale from 0 (no anxiety) to 4 (severe anxiety), and 4) be willing to undergo a short acupressure session.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • < 18 years of age. 

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 5/25/23. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Laura Rhee, D.O.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

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