Effects of relaxation exercises and sleep training on anxiety and sleep quality
The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercise and Sleep Hygiene Training on Sleep Quality and AnxietyLevel Given to Outpatients With Anxiety Disorder in Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic
NA · Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi · NCT06056284
This study is testing whether relaxation exercises and sleep training can help people with anxiety feel less anxious and sleep better.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 52 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara, Kızılcahamam) |
| Trial ID | NCT06056284 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how progressive relaxation exercises and sleep hygiene training can improve sleep quality and reduce anxiety levels in outpatients diagnosed with anxiety disorder. A total of 52 participants, aged 18 to 60, will be randomly assigned to either an experimental group receiving the interventions or a control group. Data will be collected through face-to-face interviews using validated scales to measure sleep quality and anxiety before and after the 8-week program. The study aims to provide insights into non-pharmacological interventions for managing anxiety disorders.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 18 to 60 diagnosed with anxiety disorder for at least 6 months who reside in Kızılcahamam district.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions that impair reality assessment or those with chronic diseases preventing participation in relaxation exercises may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance sleep quality and reduce anxiety symptoms in patients with anxiety disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with similar non-pharmacological interventions for anxiety and sleep issues, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * To be between the ages of 18 and 60 * Having been diagnosed with anxiety disorder at least 6 months ago * No barriers in Turkish oral and written communication * Volunteering to participate in the research * Not having received progressive relaxation exercise and sleep hygiene training before * To reside in Kızılcahamam district centre * Not having Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Heart Failure, asthma, Musculoskeletal System Diseases, etc. which may prevent progressive relaxation exercise Exclusion Criteria: * The individual has conditions that impair the ability to assess reality, such as psychosis, being in the manic phase of bipolar disorder * Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Heart Failure, asthma, Musculoskeletal System Diseases, etc. that may prevent progressive relaxation exercise * The individual has participated in another progressive relaxation exercise and/or sleep hygiene training programme * The individual is taking a psychiatric drug with a relaxant effect
Where this trial is running
Ankara, Kızılcahamam
- Kızılcahamam State Hospital — Ankara, Kızılcahamam, Turkey (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Nur Eda BAL, MSc
- Email: nuredabal@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 507 333 33 38
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Anxiety Disorder/Anxiety State, Sleep hygiene, Anxiety, progressive relaxation exercise, anxiety disorder