Simple muscle relaxation technique shows promise for thyroid cancer pain

NCT ID NCT07623005

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Faisalabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a simple relaxation exercise, called progressive muscle relaxation (PMR), could help reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with thyroid cancer. Thirty-two patients undergoing chemotherapy were randomly assigned to do either PMR plus gentle stretching or just stretching alone for 4-5 days. The researchers measured pain and quality of life before and after the short program to see if the relaxation technique made a difference.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help thyroid cancer patients feel less pain and have a better quality of life during chemotherapy.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, short-term study (32 people, 4-5 days). Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect might be small or not last long.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain thyroid cancer Thyroid Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

THYROID CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

The University of Faisalabad

Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 3800, Pakistan

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