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Can tensing and relaxing muscles melt away student stress?

NCT ID NCT07781813

Symptom relief Sponsor: KTO Karatay University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial asks whether progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) can reduce perceived stress in nursing students during their psychiatric clinical practice. Sixty fourth-year nursing students are split into two groups: one practices PMR weekly for five weeks, while the other receives no extra intervention. Stress levels are measured before and after using a validated scale. The goal is to see if this simple relaxation technique offers a practical way to ease the pressures of clinical training.

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Active substance
Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR), a behavioral technique involving tensing and relaxing muscle groups
What this could lead to
If effective, PMR could offer a simple, drug-free way to help nursing students manage stress during demanding clinical training.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study, so results may not apply broadly. The technique's benefits may be modest or short-lived.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

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Started

Oct 2022

Finished

Nov 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older * Enrolled in the Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing course * Regular attendance in the course * Willing to participate regularly in progressive muscle relaxation exercises if allocated to the intervention group Exclusion Criteria: * Repeating the Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing course * Receiving treatment for a mental health disorder * Having a physical condition or disability that could prevent participation in progressive muscle relaxation exercises

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Perceived stress

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  • KTO Karatay University

    Konya, 42020, Turkey (Türkiye)

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