The Design
Participants will be randomized into 2 study arms, Arm A or Arm B. This means that the study team does not decide what arm the participants will be in. Instead, a computer program decides in a way that is like a flip of a coin. Both patients and parents will be compensated for their time.
Arm A: Usual Care + Intervention
Participants who are randomized into Arm A will receive approximately 20 professional acupressure treatments over one month of continuous hospital-based treatment or over two months of intermittent hospital-based treatment (inpatient or outpaitent). Professional acupressure will be offered to participants 5-7 days a week. Each treatment takes 15-20 minutes depending on patient need. Parents/caregivers will be trained to apply acupressure on a daily basis. Additionally, daily assessments of patient symptoms will be carried out.
Arm B: Usual Care
