Effect of muscle relaxation exercises on pain after spinal surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the impact of progressive muscle relaxation exercises on pain and disability in patients who have undergone spinal surgery for conditions such as spinal stenosis. It is a randomized controlled experimental study that includes patients aged 18 and older who are willing to participate and have no significant health issues that would hinder their ability to perform the exercises. The study will measure outcomes related to pain reduction and improvement in daily functioning following surgical interventions like discectomy and laminectomy.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Having undergone spinal surgery (such as Discectomy, Laminectomy, Spinal fusion, Foraminatomy),
* 18 years of age or older
* Agreeing to apply progressive relaxation exercises and willing and willing to participate in the study,
* Having no medically diagnosed health problems (neurological, psychiatric, orthopedic) that will prevent learning and practicing progressive muscle relaxation exercises,
* Patients who do not know and practice progressive relaxation exercises before will be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who will undergo emergency surgery,
* Do not want to apply progressive relaxation exercises,
* Do not apply them as desired during the working process,
* Those have health problems (neurological, psychiatric, orthopedic) that may affect their ability to do the exercises

Where it's running

• Sultan 2. Abdülhamid Han Training and Research Hospital
  Istanbul, Üsküdar, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Eda Polat, MSc
• Email: edda_akyol@hotmail.com
• Phone: +905415660731

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.