Occupational Therapy and Horticulture for Cancer Survivors With Chronic Pain

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Conditions studied: Cancer Survivor, Chronic Pain

In brief

The purpose of this quasi-experimental study is to explore the impact of a therapeutic horticulture program as an occupation-based intervention to address chronic pain symptoms for cancer survivors. The main objectives are to assess participants' perceptions of pain, physical and psychosocial wellness, stress management, and quality of life at pre-, post-, and 3-month follow-up. Quantitative and qualitative data will be synthesized and analyzed to explore this phenomenon.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03951922

Run by

Loma Linda University

People needed

9

Starts

2019-06-08

Expected to finish

2020-02-10

Last updated by the study team

2020-03-13

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 64. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18 - 64 years of age
• History of cancer diagnosis
• Chronic pain longer than 3 months
• Have interest in therapeutic horticulture and exercise
• Able to participate in a moderate physical activity in sitting and/or standing for at least one hour twice a week
• Able to provide own transportation to the horticulture site or the supervised exercise program
• Able to comprehend, speak and write in English

You may not qualify if…

• Uncontrolled seizure disorder
• Pregnancy

Where it is running

• Loma Linda University — Loma Linda, California, United States

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