Relaxation method studied to ease anxiety in brain tumor patients
NCT ID NCT05189366
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding sophrology—a relaxation technique using hypnosis, meditation, and breathing exercises—to standard speech therapy could help reduce anxiety and improve quality of life in people with aggressive brain tumors (glial tumors). The trial planned to enroll 13 patients but was terminated early. Researchers hoped the combination would address the high anxiety and depression common in this group, especially when communication is difficult.
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Locations
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Institut de Cancérologie de l'Ouest
Saint-Herblain, 44805, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
Sophrology (a relaxation method using hypnosis, visualization, meditation, and breathing exercises)
What this could lead to
If it worked, this approach could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce anxiety and improve quality of life for brain tumor patients with communication difficulties.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early with only 13 participants, so results are very limited. It is unclear if sophrology provides any real benefit over speech therapy alone.
Conditions
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