Clinical trials: Relaxation
Cesarean Section, Acute Pain
Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises and TENS on Women Delivering Via Cesarean
This study aimed to determine the effect of progressive relaxation exercises and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation administered to women delivering via cesarean section on acute pain, breastfeeding behavior, and comfort…
- Trial name
- NCT05511571
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical neural stimulation (TENS), Progressive relaxation exercises (PRE), Transcutaneous electrical neural stimulation (TENS) and Progressive relaxation exercises (PRE)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Derya Öztürk Özen
Healthy Participants
Optimizing the Efficacy of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Using Placebo Mechanisms in an Guided and Unguided Online-intervention
This study aims to determine whether a brief video aiming to optimize expectations regarding the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) can enhance the efficacy of a PMR compared to a neutral video control group in…
- Trial name
- NCT04973839
- Testing
- Video optimizing expectations before PMR (unguided) + Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), Video optimizing expectations before PMR (guided) + Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), Neutral video before PMR (unguided) + Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Philipps University Marburg
Piriformis Syndrome
Soft Tissue Techniques in Piriformis Syndrome
The purpose of the study is to compare the effects of active release technique and post isometric relaxation in patients with piriformis syndrome on pain, hip internal rotation range of motion and functional disability.
- Trial name
- NCT04842656
- Testing
- Post isometric relaxation, Active release technique alongwith conventional treatment
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Acute Phonotrauma
Hybrid Model of Vocal Inflammation and Tissue Mobilization
The purpose of this study is to generate a technology that will allow clinicians to prescribe behavioral treatment that should optimize tissue healing for both acute and chronic phonotrauma.
- Trial name
- NCT01197339
- Testing
- resonant voice, voice rest, Breathy voice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Migraine, Tension Type Headache
The Efficacy of a Cognitive and Physical Intervention to Reduce Head and Muscle Pain in a Working Community
This study is a controlled, cluster randomised, interventional trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a workplace cognitive and physical program (Intervention), in reducing the frequency of head and neck pain in an extensive…
- Conditions
- Migraine, Tension Type Headache, Cervical Pain
- Trial name
- NCT00551980
- Testing
- Cognitive, Relaxation, Exercise Therapy
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 2,895 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Turin, Italy
Piriformis Syndrome
Comparative Effects of PIR and PFS on Pain, Hip ROM, and Disability in Piriformis Syndrome
This randomized clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of Post-Isometric Relaxation (PIR) and Post-Facilitation Stretching (PFS) for managing pain, improving hip abduction and internal rotation, and enhancing functional…
- Trial name
- PIR-PFS RCT (NCT07255053)
- Testing
- Post Isometric Relaxation (PIR), Post Facilitation Stretching (PFS)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
Primary Dysmenorrhea
Combined Effects of Kegel Exercises and 4-7-8 Breathing Technique in Primary Dysmenorrhea
A randomized clinical trial will be conducted at Riphah International University QIE Campus in Lahore, using non-probability convenience sampling with 28 participants.
- Trial name
- NCT06339918
- Testing
- KegelExercise, 4-7-8 breathing technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Specific Phobia
Spider Phobia Opposite Action Treatment Study
This study tests the effectiveness of exposure therapy for fear of spiders as enhanced by the use of antagonistic or opposite actions during treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT02905279
- Testing
- Biofeedback Relaxation Training, Exposure Therapy, Exposure with Threat-Relevant Opposite Actions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Stress
Implications of Tamarkoz® on Stress, Emotion, Spirituality and Heart Rate
Depression, anxiety, hopelessness, poor sleep quality, somatic pain, high risk of substance abuse, and suicide ideation are positively correlated with perceived stress.
- Trial name
- NCT03489148
- Testing
- Tamarkoz®, Stress management resources
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Pelvic Pain, Telerehabilitation
Telerehabilitation in Chronic Pelvic Pain
Objective: Physical therapists utilize telerehabilitation as the common term for telehealth applications. Many physiotherapists worked as telehealth providers during the coronavirus pandemic.
- Conditions
- Pelvic Pain, Telerehabilitation, Pelvic Floor; Relaxation
- Trial name
- CPP (NCT05698355)
- Testing
- Telerehabilitation Treatment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Akdeniz University
Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Sleep Quality
The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercise With Music Therapy on Sleep Quality and Pain Intensity
This study was conducted to determine the effect of progressive relaxation exercises with music therapy on sleep quality and pain severity of patients hospitalized in the surgical departments of a university hospital.This…
- Trial name
- NCT04827940
- Testing
- Progressive relaxation exercise with music
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Breastfeeding Women
Mother-infant Signalling During Breastfeeding
Primary hypotheses 1. The use of a relaxation tape by breastfeeding mothers that will be given starting at week 2 postpartum, will result in : i) reduced maternal stress and anxiety ii) the production of a higher volume of breast…
- Trial name
- MOMS (NCT01971216)
- Testing
- Relaxation
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Anxiety Symptoms, Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms
Improving Student Mental Health Through a Universal Trauma-Informed Intervention
The goal of this trial is to identify the most effective ways for schools to deliver RAP Club, a universal school-based mental health intervention.
- Conditions
- Anxiety Symptoms, Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms, Depressive Symptoms, Behavioral Problems
- Trial name
- PPP (NCT07842432)
- Testing
- RAP Club Delivered by a School Clinician, RAP Club Delivered by a Teacher, Standard Supervision
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 960 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Burnout Syndrome
Efficacy of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention Versus Relaxation in Primary Care Burnout Providers.
The prevalence of the Burnout Syndrome (BS) or symptoms among Primary Health Care (PHC) providers is high and can affect their quality of life and clinical results.
- Trial name
- MINDFULNESS (NCT02387528)
- Testing
- 1- Mindfulness Intervention, 2- Relaxation Intervention, 3- Wait List Control Group
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 142 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
7-dose Control - Progressive Muscle Relaxation Only, 5-dose - Pairs Progressive Muscle Relaxation With Fruit 5 Consecutive Days
Testing a Novel Stress-induced Eating Intervention for Cancer Prevention
Subjects will be enrolled in a stress-induced eating intervention with 5, 7, or 9 treatments or control. Treatment will comprise imagining a stressful event, engaging in a stress relief activity (Progressive Muscle Relaxation)…
- Conditions
- 7-dose Control - Progressive Muscle Relaxation Only, 5-dose - Pairs Progressive Muscle Relaxation With Fruit 5 Consecutive Days, 7-dose - Pairs Progressive Muscle Relaxation With Fruit 7 Consecutive Days, 9-dose - Pairs Progressive Muscle Relaxation With Fruit 9 Consecutive Days
- Trial name
- NCT03468257
- Testing
- Pavlovian Conditioning
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Stress and Anxiety
The Effect of the Modified Mitchell Relaxation Method on Acute Cardiac Autonomic Modulation
The purpose of this multi-center, randomized controlled trial is to investigate the acute effects of the standard Laura Mitchell Physiological Relaxation Method versus a Modified Mitchell Relaxation Version on cardiac autonomic…
- Trial name
- NCT07713407
- Testing
- Modified Mitchell Relaxation Exercises, Standard Mitchell Relaxation Exercise
- Volunteers
- 122 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Balikesir University
Thyrothrophin Receptor in Myometrium Tissue
Detection of Thyrotrophin Receptor in Human Myometrium
It has been recognized for many decades that high thyrotrophin (TSH) levels in pregnant women are associated with poor obstetric outcome.
- Trial name
- NCT01348191
- Testing
- Myometrial biopsy
- Where
- 4 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Catharina Ziekenhuis Eindhoven
Oncology Patients, Relaxation Program
Effect of Benson Relaxation Technique on Pain Level, Insomnia, Nausea, Vomiting, and Retching in Oncology Patients
The benson Relaxation Technique (BRT), developed by Dr. Herbert Benson, is a method aimed at reducing stress and anxiety through a series of simple steps designed to elicit the "Relaxation Response." This response is a…
- Trial name
- NCT06661239
- Testing
- benson relaxation, Routine care in unit
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Damanhour University
Proprioception
Effect of Sensory Training on Activity Limitation, Functional Use of Hand and Quality of Life After Wrist Surgery
The aim of this study is to determine the benefits of sensory training for participants who are included in rehabilitation after carpal tunnel surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT04187677
- Testing
- Sensory Training, classical hand therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sanko University
Healthy
Comparison of Muscle Energy Technique vs Static Stretch in Vertical Jump of Basketball and Volleyball Player
A randomized control trial study was conducted in Islamic International University Islamabad from 1st August 2017 to 31st January 2018 according to the set criteria.
- Trial name
- NCT04002206
- Testing
- Muscle Energy Technique, Static Stretch
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University