Using massage to help reduce fatigue in prostate cancer survivors
Massage for Prostate Cancer-Related Fatigue
This study is looking at how Swedish Massage Therapy might help reduce tiredness and improve quality of life for men who have survived prostate cancer, and you'll either get the massage, a gentle touch treatment, or wait for six weeks to see how it works.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10290445 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of Swedish Massage Therapy (SMT) on cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in prostate cancer survivors. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either SMT, a light touch treatment, or be placed on a waitlist for six weeks. The study aims to assess improvements in fatigue levels and overall quality of life after treatment. Follow-up evaluations will occur at six and twelve weeks post-treatment to determine the lasting effects of the massage therapy.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are prostate cancer survivors experiencing persistent fatigue after their treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who are not prostate cancer survivors or those without significant fatigue may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life for prostate cancer survivors suffering from fatigue.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that massage therapy can lead to significant improvements in fatigue and quality of life for cancer survivors, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Salt Lake City, United States
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rapaport, Mark Hyman — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Rapaport, Mark Hyman
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.