Yoga breathing or muscle relaxation: which eases pain after liver transplant?
NCT ID NCT07066384
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study tested whether breathing yoga or progressive muscle relaxation can help liver transplant patients with pain, breathing problems, and fear of movement. 125 adults who had a successful liver transplant were taught these techniques before discharge. The goal was to see if these simple practices improve recovery without medication.
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Bitlis Eren University
Bitlis, 13100, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
breathing yoga and progressive muscle relaxation techniques
What this could lead to
If effective, these techniques could offer simple, drug-free ways to manage pain and breathing problems after a liver transplant.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no blinding, so results may be influenced by patient expectations. The techniques may not work for everyone.
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