Effect of muscle relaxation exercises on pain after spinal surgery

The Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises on Pain and Disability After Spinal Surgery

NA · Istanbul Medeniyet University · NCT05253326

This study is testing if doing muscle relaxation exercises can help people feel less pain and improve their daily activities after having spinal surgery.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment70 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorIstanbul Medeniyet University (other)
Locations1 site (Istanbul, Üsküdar)
Trial IDNCT05253326 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have recently undergone spinal surgery and are willing to engage in progressive muscle relaxation exercises.

Not a fit: Patients who are undergoing emergency surgery or have significant neurological, psychiatric, or orthopedic conditions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce pain and improve recovery outcomes for patients after spinal surgery.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar relaxation techniques in managing pain, suggesting potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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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 this trial is running

Istanbul, Üsküdar

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Spinal Stenosis Lumbar, Lumbar Surgery, Progressive muscle relaxation, Pain

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.