Yoga breathing or muscle relaxation: which eases pain after liver transplant?

NCT ID NCT07066384

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Kinesiophobia Mouth Breathing Pain Pain, Postoperative

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bitlis Eren University

    Bitlis, 13100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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