How effective is hand massage in stress relief for patients waiting for coronary angiography?

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN28461103

Enrollment

Registered

2004-09-30

Start date

2004-01-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2016-10-17

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Conditions

Signs and Symptoms: Stress Signs and Symptoms Stress

Interventions

The study takes the form of a randomised control trial.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The study aims to identify 60 patients to recruit.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
A recognised tool for measurement of stress will be used called the state-trait anxiety score. Clients will also be asked to complete questionnaires regarding massage.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026