Simple relaxation technique may lower stress in future nurses

NCT ID NCT06870669

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether progressive relaxation exercises could help first-year nursing students feel less stressed and more resilient before starting clinical practice. Eighty students were split into two groups: one did eight relaxation sessions over four weeks, the other did not. Researchers measured stress, resilience, and sense of meaning in life using standard questionnaires.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
progressive relaxation exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way for students to manage stress and improve well-being.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises require regular practice and may not work for all individuals.

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Motor Activity

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Manisa Celal Bayar University

    Manisa, Yunusemre, Turkey (Türkiye)

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