Simple muscle relaxation technique shows promise for stressed nursing students
NCT ID NCT07038109
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) — a technique where you tense and then relax different muscle groups — could help nursing students feel less depressed, anxious, and stressed. Over 100 students were split into two groups; one group practiced PMR three times a week for four weeks. Researchers measured changes in mood, future outlook, and physical responses to stress.
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 exercise
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help nursing students manage stress, anxiety, and depression.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 104 students. Results may not apply to other groups, and the effect may be modest or short-lived.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ondokuz Mayıs University
Samsun, Turkey (Türkiye)
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