Massage Impact on Sleep in Pediatric Oncology

Recruiting

Massage Impact on Sleep in Hospitalization for Pediatric Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant Patients

Who can join

Ages 12 to 21 · All sexes

Full eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Diagnosis of cancer, such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (rALL) OR admitted to receive autologous or allogeneic HSCT for any indication
2. Expected to be an inpatient for at least 21 days
3. Aged 12 to 21 years at enrollment.
4. Inpatient at Children's National or Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Cognitive impairment sufficient to preclude completing questionnaires appropriately
2. Insufficient knowledge of English or Spanish that would prohibit completing the study instruments
3. Previous enrollment

About the study

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

What is being tested

Massage therapy (other)
Standard of care (other)

Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · Participants: 70 · Started: Jan 23, 2025

Contact the study team

Lauren Vernau · Phone: 267-426-1162

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06892158

Locations in the U.S.

District of Columbia	Children's National Hospital, Washington D.C. (Not yet recruiting)
Pennsylvania	Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia

Conditions

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.