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Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a non-manipulative, very gentle, manual treatment method that aims to release restrictions of the fasciae and regulate the arousal of the sympathetic nervous system, which is often increased in chronically ill patients. Initial randomized trials support CST's efficacy and effectiveness in reducing symptoms of patients with psychosomatic and chronic pain disorders. To date, there is no trial investigating the effectiveness of CST as a supportive strategy for enhancing cancer-related quality of life in women with breast cancer. In clinical practice, therapists also report alleviating as well as regulating effects of simple CST self-help techniques, offered to patients within a group concept. Within the recent study, a CST treatment and self-help protocol for women after curative therapy of breast cancer was developed and shall be tested against a waiting list control group. The first group will receive 24 units of CST treatment in a 1:1 setting with a certified craniosacral therapist over 12 weeks. The second group will receive 24 units of group training in CST self-help techniques offered by a certified craniosacral therapist over 12 weeks. They will be reassessed after 12 and 26 weeks (6 months) after randomization. The third group will wait for 26 weeks and will receive no specific study intervention. After 26 weeks patients of the third group were offered to take part in two individual CST interventions and the CST self-help training. For all groups, treatment as usual is allowed.


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NCT number NCT04319510
Study type Interventional
Source Universität Duisburg-Essen
Contact Heidemarie Haller, PhD
Phone +4920172377384
Email heidemarie.haller@uk-essen.de
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date September 18, 2023
Completion date December 2025

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