Effect of Therapeutic Massage on Sleep Quality and Stress Levels in Women With Breast Cancer

Effect of Therapeutic Massage on Sleep Quality and Stress Levels in Women With Breast Cancer: A Randomized Control Trial

This is a randomized control trial to test the effectiveness of therapeutic massage on the sleep quality and the stress levels in women that have completed their treatment for breast cancer.

The period following the completion of treatment for breast cancer (but also for any other type of cancer as well) is once that is accompanied by an increased uncertainty. This can often trigger increased anxiety levels and sleep disturbances. This trial tests the effectiveness of therapeutic massage as a non pharmaceutical intervention that can increase the management of stress and sleep disturbances during this period of time.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women that completed their treatment
• women experiencing insomnia
• women experiencing anxiety
• women that speak and understand Greek

Exclusion Criteria:

• allergy to essential oils
• use of anticoagulants
• presence of edema
• presence of Varicose veins