Progressive relaxation exercises for caregivers of hemiplegic patients
The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises Applied to Family Members Caregiving for Hemiplegic Patients on Caregiving Burden and Meaning of Life
This study tests whether progressive relaxation exercises can help family members caring for hemiplegic patients feel less burdened and find more meaning in their lives.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Celal Bayar University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Manisa, Yunusemre) |
| Trial ID | NCT06232681 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled experimental study focuses on family members who care for hemiplegic patients hospitalized in two state hospitals in Turkey. The caregivers will be divided into an intervention group, which will receive progressive relaxation exercises, and a control group. The study aims to assess the impact of these exercises on the caregivers' burden and their sense of meaning in life. Participants will complete various scales to evaluate their experiences before, midway, and after the intervention period.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are family members aged 18 or older who care for hemiplegic patients hospitalized for at least one month.
Not a fit: Patients who are not family members of the hemiplegic individual or those who have communication problems may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly reduce the caregiving burden and enhance the quality of life for caregivers of hemiplegic patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of using progressive relaxation exercises for caregivers may be novel, similar interventions have shown positive outcomes in reducing caregiver stress and improving well-being in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Family members who have no communication problems, * Who are 18 years of age or older, * Whose patient will be hospitalised in the clinic for at least one month, * Who agree to participate in the study will be recruited. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who have communication problems, * The caregiver is not a family member, * are 18 years of age or younger, * The patient stays in the clinic for less than one month, * Has previously received progressive relaxation training, and who do not agree to participate in the study will be included.
Where this trial is running
Manisa, Yunusemre
- Manisa Celal Bayar University — Manisa, Yunusemre, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Funda AKTÜRK — Celal Bayar University
- Study coordinator: Kıvan ÇEVİK KAYA
- Email: kivancevikk@gmail.com
- Phone: 0 (236) 233 0904
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.