Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Diaphragmatic Breathing on Sleep Disturbances in Chemotherapy Patients (PMR & DB)
Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Diaphragmatic Breathing Techniques on Sleep Disturbances in Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
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Descrizione dettagliata
Sleep disturbance is one of the most frequently reported symptoms among patients undergoing chemotherapy. Multiple factors contribute to impaired sleep in this population, including treatment-related side effects, psychological stress, fatigue, pain, and inflammatory responses associated with cancer and its treatment. Poor sleep quality may adversely affect treatment adherence, physical functioning, emotional health, and overall quality of life.
Non-pharmacological interventions have gained increasing attention as safe and cost-effective approaches for managing sleep disturbances in cancer patients. Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a technique that involves systematic contraction and relaxation of specific muscle groups to reduce physical tension and promote relaxation. Diaphragmatic Breathing focuses on slow, deep breathing using the diaphragm to enhance parasympathetic nervous system activity and reduce physiological arousal.
This study will employ a randomized controlled trial design. Eligible chemotherapy patients who meet the inclusion criteria will be randomly allocated to either an intervention group or a control group. Participants in the intervention group will receive a structured program consisting of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Diaphragmatic Breathing exercises in addition to routine medical care. Participants in the control group will receive routine medical care only.
Sleep outcomes will be evaluated before and after the intervention period using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, sleep diary recordings, and wearable sleep monitoring devices. The findings of this study may provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of combined relaxation and breathing techniques as supportive interventions for improving sleep quality among patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Tipo di studio
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Iscrizione (Stimato)
Iscrizione
Fase
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- Non applicabile
Contatti e Sedi
Contatto studio
Contatto studio
- Nome: Haidy Ashem, Professor
- Numero di telefono: 01099765185
- Email: haidyjojo.hn@gmail.com
Backup dei contatti dello studio
- Nome: Nada Yousef, Lecturer
- Numero di telefono: 01021527586
- Email: dr.nada123.ny@gmail.com
Luoghi di studio
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Egypt
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Giza, Egypt, Egitto, 12613
- Faculty of Physical Therapy
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Contatto:
- Haidy Nady Ashem, Prof. Dr.
- Numero di telefono: 20 1099765185
- Email: haidyjojo.hn@gmail.com
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Contatto:
- Nada Mohamed Yousef, Dr.
- Numero di telefono: 20 1021527585
- Email: dr.nada123.ny@gmail.com
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Investigatore principale:
- Haidy Nady Ashem, Prof.Dr
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Età idonea allo studio
- Adulto
Accetta volontari sani
Descrizione
Inclusion Criteria:
• Aged between 40-60 years
- Both male and female patients
- Currently receiving at least the second cycle of chemotherapy
- Receiving chemotherapy protocols (Zhou et al., 2022)
- PSQI score > 5 at baseline indicating poor sleep quality
- BMI between 18.5 and 30
- Able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
Diagnosed with sleep disorders unrelated to chemotherapy (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea)
- Current use of sleep medications or anti-anxiety drugs
- Diagnosed with major psychiatric conditions
- Cognitive impairment limiting understanding of instructions
- Severe cardiopulmonary comorbidities
- Recent participation in relaxation-based clinical trials
Piano di studio
Come è strutturato lo studio?
Dettagli di progettazione
- Scopo principale: Trattamento
- Assegnazione: Randomizzato
- Modello interventistico: Assegnazione parallela
- Mascheramento: Nessuno (etichetta aperta)
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Armi e interventi
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Sperimentale: PMR and Diaphragmatic Breathing Group
Participants will receive Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Diaphragmatic Breathing exercises in addition to traditional medical treatment during the study period.
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Participants will receive a structured program of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Diaphragmatic Breathing exercises in addition to traditional treatment .
The intervention is designed to promote relaxation, reduce physiological arousal, and improve sleep quality in patients undergoing chemotherapy.
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Nessun intervento: Traditional treatment group
Participants will receive traditional medical treatment only without the relaxation and breathing intervention program.
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Cosa sta misurando lo studio?
Misure di risultato primarie
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Sleep Quality
Lasso di tempo: Baseline (pre-intervention) and after 4 weeks of intervention (post-intervention)
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Assessment of sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).
The PSQI total score is measured in points and ranges from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating poorer sleep quality.
A total score greater than 5 indicates clinically significant sleep disturbance.
A reduction in the PSQI score from baseline to post-intervention reflects an improvement in sleep quality.
Changes in PSQI scores will be used to evaluate the effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Diaphragmatic Breathing exercises on sleep disturbances in patients undergoing chemotherapy.
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Baseline (pre-intervention) and after 4 weeks of intervention (post-intervention)
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Sleep Latency
Lasso di tempo: Baseline (pre-intervention) and after 4 weeks of intervention (post-intervention)
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Assessment of the time required to fall asleep, measured in minutes using sleep diary records and a wearable wristband sleep monitor.
A decrease in sleep latency reflects improvement in sleep initiation.
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Baseline (pre-intervention) and after 4 weeks of intervention (post-intervention)
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Sleep Efficiency
Lasso di tempo: Baseline (pre-intervention) and after 4 weeks of intervention (post-intervention)
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Assessment of sleep efficiency, measured as a percentage (%) of total time spent asleep relative to total time spent in bed, using sleep diary records and a wearable wristband sleep monitor.
Higher percentages indicate better sleep efficiency.
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Baseline (pre-intervention) and after 4 weeks of intervention (post-intervention)
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Total Sleep Time
Lasso di tempo: Baseline (pre-intervention) and after 4 weeks of intervention (post-intervention)
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Assessment of total sleep duration, measured in hours per night using sleep diary records and a wearable wristband sleep monitor.
An increase in total sleep time reflects improvement in sleep quantity.
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Baseline (pre-intervention) and after 4 weeks of intervention (post-intervention)
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Number of Nocturnal Awakenings
Lasso di tempo: Baseline (pre-intervention) and after 4 weeks of intervention (post-intervention)
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Assessment of the frequency of awakenings during the night, measured as the number of awakenings per night using sleep diary records and a wearable wristband sleep monitor.
A lower number of nocturnal awakenings indicates improved sleep continuity.
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Baseline (pre-intervention) and after 4 weeks of intervention (post-intervention)
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Collaboratori e investigatori
Sponsor
Sponsor
Investigatori
Investigatori
- Investigatore principale: Haidy Ashem, Professor, Cairo University
Pubblicazioni e link utili
Pubblicazioni generali
- Jerath R, Edry JW, Barnes VA, Jerath V. Physiology of long pranayamic breathing: neural respiratory elements may provide a mechanism that explains how slow deep breathing shifts the autonomic nervous system. Med Hypotheses. 2006;67(3):566-71. doi: 10.1016/j.mehy.2006.02.042. Epub 2006 Apr 18.
- Irwin MR. Why sleep is important for health: a psychoneuroimmunology perspective. Annu Rev Psychol. 2015 Jan 3;66:143-72. doi: 10.1146/annurev-psych-010213-115205. Epub 2014 Jul 21.
- Mustian, K. M., et al. (2017). Treatment of sleep disturbance in cancer patients. Journal of Clinical Oncology.
- Jacobson, E. (1938). Progressive Relaxation. University of Chicago Press.
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Maggiori informazioni
Termini relativi a questo studio
Parole chiave
Termini MeSH pertinenti aggiuntivi
- Manifestazioni neurologiche
- Malattie del sistema nervoso
- Disordini mentali
- Disturbi del sonno, intrinseci
- Dissonnie
- Condizioni patologiche, segni e sintomi
- Segni e sintomi
- Neoplasie
- Parasonnie
- Disturbi dell'inizio e del mantenimento del sonno
- Disturbi del sonno e della veglia
- Terapie
- Terapie mind-body
- Terapie complementari
- Psicoterapia
- Discipline e attività comportamentali
- Ipnosi
- Allenamento autogenico
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- PMR-DB-2026
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