Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. If you need assistance understanding the eligibility criteria, please contact the study team.
See eligibility criteriaInclusion Criteria:
- Patient is currently enrolled in Mayo Clinic Hospice
- Age 18 years or older
- ESAS-r scores of 4 or greater on pain, depression, anxiety, or best well-being (clinical assessment by hospice nursing staff)
- Patient or caregiver must be able to participate in brief interviews and complete questionnaires (verbally or physically)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients that would not be able to get a massage due to complexity of medical care including complex wound and multiple drains