Simple muscle relaxation may reduce pain and anxiety in uterine biopsy

NCT ID NCT07694037

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Uskudar University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether performing progressive muscle relaxation exercises before an endometrial biopsy can help reduce pain, lower anxiety, and improve comfort in premenopausal women. Participants will be women aged 40 or older with irregular cycles who need this biopsy. The approach involves a behavioral intervention—guided muscle relaxation—compared to standard care, with outcomes measured using pain scales, anxiety questionnaires, and comfort assessments.

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 effective, this simple relaxation technique could become a low-cost, drug-free way to reduce pain and anxiety during endometrial biopsy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study with 62 participants. The results may not apply to all women, and the exercise may not significantly reduce pain or anxiety for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder endometrial disorder Pain uterine disorder

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ENDOMETRIAL DISEASES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Istanbul Esenyurt Necmi Kadıoğlu State Hospital

Istanbul, Esenyurt, 3434, Turkey (Türkiye)

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