Healing Touch Augments Radiation Therapy Authors: Cynthia A. Loveland Cook, Ph.D., R.N.; Joanne F. Guerrerio, R.N.; and Victoria E. Slater, Ph.D., R.N. Originally published in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, 2004, Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 34-40. Note: This research is considered one of the best medthodlogically completed to date. Study Sponsor :Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, and the School of Social Service, St. Louis University, in St. Louis, Missouri Study Completion Date: 2004 Click here for Article
Healing Touch and Immunity in Advanced Cervical Cancer Patients Principal Investigator: Susan Lutgendorf, PhD, University of Iowa Study Completion Date: April 2007 Information Provided by: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
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The Effect of Therapeutic Massage and Healing Touch on Cancer Patients. Principal Investigator: Janice Post-White, RN, PhD,FAAN Co-Investigators: Mary Ellen Kinney, RN, BA, CHTP, Carol Wilcox, RN, MS, I.J. Lerner, MD, and J. Bernsten, RN, MS Date: December 2003 Click here for Abstract
The Lived Experience of Healing Touch with Cancer Patients Principal Investigator: Charlene Ann Christiano, Florida International University Date: 1997 Click here for Abstract
In Process Research Studies/Clinical Trials
Healing Touch and Health-Related Quality of Life in Women With Breast Cancer Receiving Radiation Therapy Principal Investigator: Lisa L Schnepper, MSN, PhD (c), University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Start Date: January 2008 Study Sponsor :University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Click here for Clinical Trial Overview
Healing Touch During Chemotherapy Infusions for Women With Breast Cancer Principal Investigator:Dr. Ellie Guardino MD/PhD and Kathy Turner RN, NP, Stanford University Start Date: April 2007 Study Sponsor :Stanford University Click here for Clinical Trial Overview
Healing Touch in Treating Fatigue in Women Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer Principal Investigator:Nancy Wells, DNSc, RN and Fern Fitzhenry, PhD, RN Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Start Date: February 2007 Study Sponsor :Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Click here for Clinical Trial Overview
Healing Touch as a Supportive Intervention for Adult Acute Leukemia Patients: A Pilot Study Principal Investigator: Suzanne C. Danhauer, PhD, Wake Forest University Start Date: February 2006 Study Sponsor :Wake Forest University Click here for Clinical Trial Overview
Hypnosis, Massage Therapy, and Healing Touch in Treating Patients Receiving Chemotherapy for Ovarian Epithelial Cancer or Peritoneal Cavity Cancer Principal Investigator: Patricia L. Judson, MD Masonic Cancer Center at University of Minnesota Start Date: May 2005 Study Sponsor :Masonic Cancer Center at University of Minnesota Click here for Clinical Trial Overview
Effect of Healing Touch on the Experience of Women Undergoing Treatment for Breast Cancer Principal Investigator: Lynn M Westphal, Stanford University Start Date:January 2005 Study Sponsor :Stanford University Click here for Clinical Trial Overview
Healing Touch Breast Cancer Study Principal Investigator: Susan K Lutgendorf, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Iowa Start Date: June 2003 Study Sponsor :University of Iowa Click here for Clinical Trial Overview
Healing Touch and Relaxation Therapies in Cervical Cancer Patients Principal Investigator:Susan K Lutgendorf, MD, University of Iowa Start Date: September 2002 Study Sponsor :National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) Click here for Clinical Trial Overview
