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

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Signs and Symptoms: Stress; Signs and Symptoms; Stress

• Registration Number: ISRCTN28461103
• Lead Sponsor: Department of Health

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2004-09-30
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2016

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

The study aims to identify 60 patients to recruit.

Exclusion Criteria

Does not meet inclusion criteria

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
ot provided at time of registration