Patient Anxiety During Radiological Examination

The Prevalence of Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Radiologic Exam

This clinical trial design evaluates whether hand massage reduces anxiety levels in cancer patients as they undergo radiological examination to evaluate tumor response. Anxiety levels will be investigated before massage, after massage, and following the completion of the radiological exam. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS), a validated anxiety assessment tool, will be used to measure anxiety.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Signed informed consent
• Age ≥ 18 years
• Scheduled to undergo radiologic imaging evaluation of a tumor

Exclusion Criteria:

• Known hand injury within 30 days prior to study participation
• Known pregnancy
• Mental disability as determined by the treating physician
• Actively receiving radiation therapy
• Actively receiving chemotherapy