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Relaxation clinical trials and research

• 11Clinical trials
• 21NIH research projects
• 7Countries

Newest Relaxation clinical trials

All recruiting trials (11)

• Comparing VR hypnosis, PSiO relaxation glasses, and no relaxation tool to reduce anxiety before orthopedic surgery

  This project tests whether virtual reality hypnosis, PSiO relaxation glasses, or no relaxation tool best reduces anxiety in adults before orthopedic surgery under general anesthesia.

  Recruiting Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens · Amiens, Picardie · NCT07557550

• Breathwork for older adults after knee replacement

  This study tests whether a quick, at-home breathwork activity can help adults 65 and older recover better after knee replacement surgery.

  Recruiting University of Arizona · Tucson, Arizona · NCT07464860

• Combined acupressure to reduce post-thoracotomy pain and improve lung volume

  This trial will try combined acupressure on patients after thoracotomy to see if it reduces postoperative pain and helps restore lung volume.

  Recruiting Dogus Universitesi · Istanbul · NCT07411417

• Reducing stress with virtual reality and binaural beats in adults

  This study tests whether short sessions of natural soundscapes, virtual reality nature scenes, and binaural beats can help lower stress in healthy adults.

  Recruiting Heart and Brain Research Group, Germany · Bad Nauheim · NCT07387107

• Diaphragm release to reduce low back pain

  This trial will test whether adding manual diaphragm relaxation to core stabilization exercises helps adults with chronic non-specific low back pain have less pain and better function.

  Recruiting Karabuk University · Karabük · NCT07298109

• Using virtual reality to relieve painful menstruation in young women

  This study is testing if using virtual reality along with relaxation techniques can help young women aged 16 to 22 feel less pain during their periods.

  Recruiting at 2 sites New Ismailia National University · Ismailia and 1 other locations · NCT06961396

• Bedside virtual reality mindfulness for hospitalized adults

  A VR mindfulness experience is being tested at the bedside to see if it improves well-being and psychosocial outcomes for adults in the hospital compared with standard care.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06935604

• Virtual reality versus in-person progressive muscle relaxation for pregnant people with preeclampsia

  This trial will test whether virtual reality–guided progressive muscle relaxation or face-to-face progressive muscle relaxation better reduces stress and improves maternal and fetal outcomes in hospitalized pregnant people with preeclampsia at or after 26 weeks.

  Recruiting Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · Istanbul · NCT06893510

• Pelvic floor training for men with chronic pelvic pain

  This study is testing if pelvic floor exercises and biofeedback can help men with chronic pelvic pain feel better over six months compared to those who continue their usual treatment.

  Recruiting Region Stockholm · Stockholm · NCT06115083

• Effect of Relaxation on Somatosensory Evoked Potentials

  This study tests if a short relaxation session before a nerve test can improve the quality of the results and make the experience better for patients with upper limb conditions.

  Recruiting Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens · Amiens, Picardie · NCT05546307

• Using physical activity and relaxation techniques to reduce anxiety in ICU patients with blood cancers

  This study is testing if physical activity and relaxation techniques can help reduce anxiety in ICU patients with blood cancers.

  Recruiting Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville · Metz · NCT05475600

NIH-funded research (21)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• Virtual tailored, music-based relaxation for anxiety in teenage and young adult cancer survivors

  A doctor-led plan will test a 8-week, online music-based relaxation program to help anxiety in adolescents and young adults who have survived cancer.

  NIH research University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, United States · NIH-11415079

• Advanced MRI mapping to outline glioblastoma margins and spread

  Aim: use new MRI techniques to better map how glioblastomas grow and spread in the brain to guide surgery and treatment for adults.

  NIH research Brigham and Women's Hospital · Boston, United States · NIH-11372842

• Enhanced MRI to detect brain metastases

  This project uses a new contrast MRI method to make very small brain metastases and leptomeningeal disease easier to see in adults with cancer.

  NIH research Endeavor Health Clinical Operations · Evanston, United States · NIH-11370115

• Understanding how a specific enzyme (HDAC8) affects heart muscle relaxation

  Scientists want to see if blocking HDAC8 can help the heart muscle relax better, especially in diastolic dysfunction, by changing chemical tags on heart proteins.

  NIH research University of Colorado Denver · Aurora, UNITED STATES · NIH-11363669

• High-resolution heart MRI and AI to understand poor heart relaxation

  This project uses high-resolution cardiac MRI combined with artificial intelligence to tell apart stiffness and active relaxation problems in people whose hearts don't relax well, such as those with HFpEF or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

  NIH research Texas Engineering Experiment Station · College Station, United States · NIH-11298963

• How skeletal muscle relaxes after a contraction

  This project looks at how skeletal and heart muscle switch off after contracting to help people with muscle or heart problems in the future.

  NIH research Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester · Worcester, United States · NIH-11294311

• More reliable MRI scans to detect and track Multiple Sclerosis

  This project develops faster, more reliable MRI methods to better detect and track brain changes in people with multiple sclerosis.

  NIH research New York University School of Medicine · New York, United States · NIH-11242018

• Virtual personalized music relaxation for anxiety in young cancer survivors

  This eight-week online program offers individualized music-based relaxation sessions led by a music therapist to help adolescent and young adult cancer survivors manage anxiety.

  NIH research University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, United States · NIH-11194329

• Better Brain Scans for Glioblastoma Tumors

  This project aims to develop new MRI scanning techniques to better see the edges and spread of glioblastoma brain tumors in adults.

  NIH research Brigham and Women's Hospital · Boston, United States · NIH-11128649

• Improving imaging techniques for knee cartilage health assessment

  This study is testing new MRI techniques to take detailed pictures of knee cartilage in people with osteoarthritis, helping to spot early signs of damage so that patients can get the right treatment sooner.

  NIH research Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, United States · NIH-11083580

• Using special hydrogels to improve cartilage healing

  This study is looking at new gel-like materials that can help heal damaged cartilage in your joints, using special cells to boost the healing process, so that people with cartilage injuries might have better, less invasive treatment options in the future.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11081611

• Understanding how skeletal muscle relaxes

  This study is exploring how muscles relax after they contract, which is important for everyone, especially those interested in improving muscle function and energy use, by looking closely at the tiny structures in muscles to see how they work together to help muscles relax efficiently.

  NIH research Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester · Worcester, United States · NIH-11053475

• Understanding the causes of impaired heart relaxation

  This study is looking into why some people's hearts have trouble relaxing properly, which can lead to heart problems, and it aims to find out the different reasons behind this using advanced imaging and technology, so that doctors can better understand and treat these issues for patients like you.

  NIH research Texas Engineering Experiment Station · College Station, United States · NIH-11050924

• Reducing fatigue in adults with end-stage kidney disease through relaxation and walking.

  This study is testing a special program that combines relaxation exercises and walking to help adults with end-stage kidney disease feel less tired and improve their overall well-being, with support through text messages to keep them on track.

  NIH research University of Illinois at Chicago · Chicago, UNITED STATES · NIH-11039297

• Improving heart relaxation to help patients with heart failure

  This study is looking at how the way your heart works can be improved to help it relax better, which is important for people with heart failure, and it aims to find new treatments by understanding how heart muscle behaves.

  NIH research Wayne State University · Detroit, United States · NIH-11007266

• Investigating how light can relax airway smooth muscle

  This study is looking at how light can help relax the muscles in your airways, which is important for people with asthma, by exploring special proteins that respond to light in those muscles.

  NIH research Columbia University Health Sciences · New York, United States · NIH-11004263

• Improving MRI techniques for better diagnosis of multiple sclerosis

  This study is working on improving MRI scans to make them more accurate for people with multiple sclerosis, so doctors can better understand the condition without taking too much time during the scan.

  NIH research New York University School of Medicine · New York, United States · NIH-10993185

• Using virtual music therapy to help reduce anxiety in young cancer survivors.

  This study is testing a fun online music program called TiMBRe to help young cancer survivors feel less anxious and improve their well-being, with the support of a music therapist over eight weeks.

  NIH research University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, United States · NIH-10952065

• Using acupuncture and relaxation techniques to manage chronic pain in sickle cell disease

  This study is looking at how well acupuncture and relaxation techniques can help people with sickle cell disease manage their chronic pain, and it will involve 360 patients to see how these treatments can fit into regular healthcare.

  NIH research University of Illinois at Chicago · Chicago, UNITED STATES · NIH-10920375

• A device to measure liver health using advanced imaging technology

  This study is testing a new, easy-to-use device called the LiverScope® that helps doctors quickly check liver health, especially for people with conditions like nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, so they can get better care without needing special equipment.

  NIH research Livivos INC. · San Diego, UNITED STATES · NIH-10760778

• Improving brain MRI exams with a new technique to reduce contrast agent use

  This study is testing a new MRI technique that could help doctors see brain tumors more clearly, making it easier to diagnose and plan treatment, while also using less contrast dye to keep you safer.

  NIH research Endeavor Health Clinical Operations · Evanston, United States · NIH-10671616

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How many Relaxation clinical trials are recruiting right now?

11, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 7 countries. The most sites are in Turkey (Türkiye) (3 trials), France (3 trials), United States (2 trials), Sweden (1 trial), Egypt (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

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