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A simple relaxation technique may ease the heavy anxiety of parents facing childhood cancer

NCT ID NCT07797608

Symptom relief Sponsor: Akdeniz University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 01, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests whether progressive muscle relaxation, a technique where you tense and then relax different muscle groups, can lower anxiety in parents who are the primary caregivers of children with cancer. Researchers will randomly assign 112 parents to either join relaxation sessions led by a researcher or receive routine care. Anxiety levels will be measured using a standard questionnaire before and after the sessions.

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Active substance
Progressive muscle relaxation exercises, a behavioral technique involving tensing and relaxing muscle groups to reduce stress
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help parents of children with cancer manage anxiety during a stressful time.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to all parents. The technique may not reduce anxiety more than usual care.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 112 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Jul 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being the parent and primary caregiver of a child diagnosed with cancer * The child having been diagnosed with cancer within the previous 12 months * The child currently receiving inpatient treatment in the study clinic * Being able to communicate without hearing or speech-related barriers * Being able to understand and answer the study questions * Providing written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Not meeting any of the inclusion criteria * Withdrawing consent at any time

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder cancer neoplasm

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Anxiety Cancer Nursing PARENT Progressive muscle relaxation

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