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EVALUATION OF THE BENEFITS OF SOPHROLOGY FOR PATIENTS UNDERGOING RADIOTHERAPY
Sponsor: Clinique Pasteur Lanroze
Summary
Anxiety is a common symptom among patients undergoing radiation therapy, stemming from their cancer diagnosis, anticipation of side effects, and the specific challenges associated with the treatment sessions. The technical nature of the treatment, the medical setting, and the daily repetition of sessions can exacerbate this anxiety. This anxiety is likely to impair quality of life, treatment tolerance, and patient adherence to the care pathway. In this context, managing anxiety during radiation therapy is a major challenge in supportive care. Since 2021, the Finistère Center for Radiation Therapy and Oncology has been offering sophrology sessions to its cancer patients as part of a comprehensive support program aimed at improving their quality of life. The aim of the study is to assess the potential benefits of this approach and better understand its impact on patients' experiences during treatment.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
54
Start Date
2026-07-01
Completion Date
2028-08-31
Last Updated
2026-06-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Sophrology
Here is the standard sequence of a sophrology session * Welcome, discussion of the patient's physical and mental state. Presentation of the session's objective * Practice of dynamic relaxation exercises while standing or sitting: gentle body movements combined with breathing to release muscle tension * Practice in a semi-reclined position on a chair: controlled breathing exercises, physical and mental relaxation, and positive visualization during which the patient is guided to imagine soothing images or situations to promote overall relaxation * Winding down and discussion: the patient is invited to express their feelings, without interpretation or analysis
Locations (1)
Clinique Pasteur Lanroze
Brest, France