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

ISRCTN ISRCTN28461103
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN28461103
Protocol serial number N0205139800
Sponsor Department of Health
Funder Barts and The London NHS Trust
Submission date
30/09/2004
Registration date
30/09/2004
Last edited
04/09/2015
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Signs and Symptoms
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Miss Zoe Duke
Scientific

Cotton Ward, 3rd Floor East Wing
The Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1BB
United Kingdom

Phone +44 (0)20 7377 7000
Email abc@email.com

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designRandomised controlled trial
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study type Participant information sheet
Scientific titleHow effective is hand massage in stress relief for patients waiting for coronary angiography?
Study objectivesThe project aims to identify the stress levels for patients waiting for coronary angiography, and whether these can be modified with the use of massage therapy.
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedSigns and Symptoms: Stress
InterventionThe study takes the form of a randomised control trial.
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measure(s)

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.

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

Not provided at time of registration

Completion date30/09/2004

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupNot Specified
SexNot Specified
Target sample size at registration60
Key inclusion criteriaThe study aims to identify 60 patients to recruit.
Key exclusion criteriaDoes not meet inclusion criteria
Date of first enrolment20/01/2004
Date of final enrolment30/09/2004

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

The Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1BB
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Participant information sheet Participant information sheet 11/11/2025 11/11/2025 No Yes