The Effect of Reflexology on Radiation-Related Fatigue and QOL in Breast Cancer Patients: a Pilot Study.
21 Years
N/A
Female
Radiation Related Fatigue
Trial Information
The Effect of Reflexology on Radiation-Related Fatigue and QOL in Breast Cancer Patients: a Pilot Study.
Reflexology (foot massage) is a complementary medicine technique which is performed by
manual pressure on specific areas of the feet. Reflexology is based on a system of zones and
reflex areas that are believed to reflect an image of the body on the feet with a premise
that such work effects a physical change to the body.
The effect of reflexology on fatigue, quality of life, and quality of sleep of 20 breast
cancer patients during and after radiation therapy will be compared to age-matched control
group of 20 breast cancer patients treated by radiation therapy.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Breast cancer adult patients scheduled to receive adjuvant radiation therapy
Exclusion Criteria:
- Open wounds or evidence of metastases on the lower limbs
- Touch therapy or other complementary therapy other than intervention procedure
Type of Study:
Interventional
Study Design:
Allocation: Non-Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
Outcome Measure:
Lee fatigue scale
Outcome Time Frame:
Beginning of study (initiation of radiation therapy and reflexology), 5 weeks after start (end of radiation therapy), 10 weeks after start
Safety Issue:
No
Authority:
Israel: Ministry of Health
Study ID:
SHEBA-07-4923-DG-CTIL
NCT ID:
NCT00825682
Start Date:
May 2008
Completion Date:
May 2009
Related Keywords:
- Radiation Related Fatigue
- Breast cancer
- Radiation therapy
- Reflexology
- Fatigue
- Quality of life
- Sleep disturbance
- Breast Neoplasms
- Fatigue
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