Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Massage Therapy on Peripheral Neuropathy and Quality of Life

Lead Sponsor:

Fatma Arikan

Conditions:

Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of this randomized controlled experimental study was to determine the effect of massage applied to colorectal cancer patients receiving chemotherapy on peripheral neuropathy and quality of lif...

Detailed Description

The aim of this randomized controlled experimental study was to determine the effect of massage applied to colorectal cancer patients receiving chemotherapy on peripheral neuropathy and quality of lif...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • over 18 years old
  • have a diagnosis of colorectal cancer
  • receiving FOLFOX-4 chemotherapy protocol
  • to receive a maximum of 4 cycles of FOLFOX-4 chemotherapy
  • platelet values over -100.000/mm3
  • no obstacle to massage application

Exclusion

  • previously been diagnosed with polyneuropathy,
  • has been diagnosed with diabetes,
  • is addicted to alcohol,
  • has been amputated at the extremities,
  • has a skin infection and skin integrity disorder,
  • has megaloblastic anemia, uses anticoagulants,
  • takes drugs that hide or affect neuropathy findings
  • has had massage therapy within the last month.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2012

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 1 2013

Estimated Enrollment :

52 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05433246

Start Date

February 1 2012

End Date

May 1 2013

Last Update

July 20 2023

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