Simple relaxation methods tested for Post-Surgery pain and sleep
NCT ID NCT07430176
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether two relaxation techniques—Benson relaxation and progressive muscle relaxation—can help reduce pain and improve sleep quality in 160 patients who have had a lung lobectomy. Participants will practice these techniques after surgery, and their pain levels and sleep quality will be measured. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to improve recovery.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Benson relaxation technique and progressive muscle relaxation exercises
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these relaxation techniques could offer a simple, drug-free way to manage pain and improve sleep after lung surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by patient expectations. The techniques may not work for everyone or may provide only mild benefits.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 160 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 and over, Patients undergoing planned lobectomy surgery for the first time, Patients without diagnosed sleep problems, Patients who volunteer to participate in the study, Patients whose cognitive level is suitable for progressive relaxation and Benson exercises, Patients without visual, hearing, or speech problems will be included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with mental health issues, those who are not volunteers to participate in the study, and patients undergoing emergency surgery will not be included.
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