Simple relaxation technique may improve sleep in cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07667959
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether Benson relaxation exercises can improve sleep quality in cancer patients. 72 adults with cancer were randomly assigned to do relaxation exercises or receive a sleep hygiene booklet. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug method could help with sleep problems common in cancer patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Benson relaxation exercise
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way for cancer patients to sleep better.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 72 participants. Results may not apply to all cancer patients, and the effect on sleep may be modest.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sadi Konuk Hospital
Istanbul, 34450, Turkey (Türkiye)
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