Using SMART Design to Improve Symptom Management Strategies Among Cancer Patients

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Cancer

In brief

The purpose of this study is to compare reflexology to meditative practices to reduce symptoms in cancer patients.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02759146

Run by

Michigan State University

People needed

347

Starts

2016-05-01

Expected to finish

2019-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2020-12-16

Who can join

Age: 21 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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.

You may not qualify if…

• 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.

Where it is running

• Arizona Oncology — Tucson, Arizona, United States
• University of Arizona — Tucson, Arizona, United States
• Northwestern University — Chicago, Illinois, United States
• Karmanos Cancer Institute — Detroit, Michigan, United States
• Cancer & Hematology Centers of Western Michigan — Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
• MSU Breslin Cancer Center — Lansing, Michigan, United States
• Sparrow Cancer Center — Lansing, Michigan, United States

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