Massage Therapy for Pediatric Cancer

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+1 other location

Overseen byTracey Jubelirer, MD

Age: < 65

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Recruiting

Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study aims to determine the impact of massage therapy for pediatric patients receiving intensive chemotherapy or stem cell transplant (SCT).

Research Team

Tracey Jubelirer, MD

Principal Investigator

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for children with certain types of cancer (like ALL or AML) who are undergoing intensive chemotherapy or a stem cell transplant. Specific eligibility details aren't provided, but typically participants must meet health and treatment criteria.

Inclusion Criteria

I will be hospitalized for at least 21 days.

I have been diagnosed with AML, rALL, or am getting a stem cell transplant.

I am between 12 and 21 years old.

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Exclusion Criteria

I am not fluent in English or Spanish to complete study forms.

Previous enrollment

I have difficulty thinking or remembering that makes it hard for me to fill out forms.

Treatment Details

Interventions

Massage Therapy (Behavioural Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study is testing whether massage therapy can improve sleep quality in pediatric oncology patients compared to the standard care they receive during intensive chemotherapy or SCT.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Intervention Arm (IA)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Massage therapy

Group II: Control Arm (CA)Active Control1 Intervention

Standard of care.