Acupressure for Fatigue in Ovarian Cancer Survivors

Acupressure for Fatigue in Ovarian Cancer Survivors

The purpose of this study is to see if accupressure can help reduce the severity of fatigue experienced by ovarian cancer patients. Acupressure involves applying mild to moderate physical pressure by fingers, hand or a device to specific points on the skin to try to bring about a change in the body's functioning, in this case relief from chronic fatigue.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women aged 21 and older
• Diagnosis of ovarian cancer, stages I to IV
• Have average persistent fatigue defined a >=4 on the Brief Fatigue Inventory.
• Fatigue must have started at or after the diagnosis of ovarian cancer
• Completed all primary cancer treatments (surgery, chemotherapy at least 6 months prior), except maintenance therapies
• No other planned interventions for fatigue other than current stable medication

Exclusion Criteria:

• Medically unstable
• Acupuncture or acupressure receipt in past year
• Have a diagnosis of untreated mood disorder, e.g., bipolar or major depressive disorder
• Have a current diagnosis of anemia
• Have a current untreated diagnosis of hypothyroidism
• Have an initiation, a cessation or change of treatment of any chronic medications, dietary supplements, behavioral therapy, physical therapy, etc., or any planned change of medications, supplements or therapies during the study
• Have the possibility of becoming pregnant