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Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Parental Anxiety
Sponsor: Akdeniz University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of progressive muscle relaxation exercises on anxiety levels among parents who are the primary caregivers of children diagnosed with cancer and receiving inpatient treatment. A total of 112 parents will be randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group. Parents in the intervention group will participate in researcher-led progressive muscle relaxation sessions. Anxiety will be assessed using the State Anxiety Inventory (STAI-I). The study will be conducted at the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Clinic of Akdeniz University Hospital in Antalya, Türkiye.
Official title: The Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises on Anxiety Among Parents of Children With Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
112
Start Date
2026-08-15
Completion Date
2027-07-20
Last Updated
2026-09-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Participants will receive routine clinical care and will not participate in progressive muscle relaxation sessions during the study period.