Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 75

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

Official title: Adapted Physical Activity and Relaxation by Biofeedback in Patients With Haematological Malignancy Admitted in Intensive Care unit_APAER_H Protocol

Run by Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville · NCT05475600 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment90 (estimated)
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Metz)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 2, 2022
Main results expectedJanuary 2027
Study endsJanuary 2027
Registry record updatedMarch 17, 2025
Trial IDNCT05475600 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 to 75 who are admitted to the ICU with hematological malignancies.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have contraindications for physical exercise or are unable to understand the French language may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of Adapted Physical Activity (APA) programs, including traditional exercises, Exergaming, and biofeedback relaxation, on anxiety levels in patients with hematological malignancies admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The research aims to determine whether these interventions can help maintain functional capacities and improve psychological well-being during hospital stays. By integrating supportive care strategies, the study seeks to address the physical and emotional challenges faced by these patients, particularly in reducing anxiety and enhancing quality of life.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce anxiety and improve the overall quality of life for patients with severe blood diseases in the ICU.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with similar approaches using physical activity and relaxation techniques in cancer care, indicating potential for success in this context.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Subjects aged between 18 and 75 years old
* Admitted in Intensive Care Unit
* Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Contraindication for physical exercise
* Inability to understand the French language (written and/or oral)
* Ongoing involvement in another proprietary research protocol
* Lack of affiliation to social security

Where it's running

  • CHR Metz-Thionville/Hopital de Mercy
    Metz, France
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.