Effects of Laura Mitchell's and Benson Relaxation Technique On Anxiety, Sleep Quality and Fatigue Among COPD Patients

Sponsor
Riphah International University
Study ID
NCT07635446
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
40 Years - 60 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Laura Mitchell's Physiological Relaxation Technique. — BEHAVIORAL
    This technique involves awareness of postural alignment, controlled muscular tension-release, and slow rhythmic breathing. Participants will then be instructed to perform the technique daily for 15-20 minutes over a period of 6 weeks at home. Each participant will maintain a daily logbook recording the time, duration, and any feedback regarding their practice.
  • Benson Relaxation — BEHAVIORAL
    The session will include instruction on deep breathing, mental repetition of a calming word or phrase (e.g., "relax" or "one"), and passive redirection of attention away from distracting thoughts. Participants will then practice the technique daily for 15-20 minutes for 6 weeks in a quiet environment. Each participant will also maintain a daily practice logbook.

Study Details

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung condition characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. Patients with COPD often experience not only physical symptoms like breathlessness and fatigue but also psychological issues such as anxiety and poor sleep quality, which further compromise their quality of life. Non-pharmacological interventions, especially relaxation techniques, have shown promise in improving psychological well-being and physiological outcomes in COPD patients. Among these, Laura Mitchell's relaxation technique and Benson's relaxation response have gained attention for their simplicity and effectiveness. The primary objective of this study is to assess and compare the effects of Laura Mitchell's relaxation technique and Benson's relaxation technique on anxiety, sleep quality, and fatigue levels in patients diagnosed with moderate to severe COPD. By evaluating these parameters, the study aims to determine which method provides greater benefits in managing psychological and physical symptoms associated with COPD. The study will use a randomized experimental design. Participants will be randomly assigned into two groups: Group A will receive Laura Mitchell's relaxation training, and Group B will receive Benson's technique. Both interventions will be practiced daily for 15-20 minutes over a 6-weeks period. Baseline and post-intervention (week 6) data will be collected. Outcome measures will include anxiety (GAD-7), fatigue (FSS) and sleep quality (PSQI). Data will be analyzed using paired and independent t-tests to assess within-group and between-group differences, with significance set at p \< 0.05. The data will be analyzed using SPSS v 25.

Key Dates

First listed
Jun 9, 2026
Start date
Jun 1, 2026
Status verified
Jun 2026
Primary completion
Aug 1, 2026
Completion
Aug 1, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
38 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Laura Mitchell's Physiological Relaxation Technique.
    This technique involves awareness of postural alignment, controlled muscular tension-release, and slow rhythmic breathing. Participants will then be instructed to perform the technique daily for 15-20 minutes over a period of 6 weeks at home. Each participant will maintain a daily logbook recording the time, duration, and any feedback regarding their practice.
  • Active Comparator: Benson Relaxation
    The session will include instruction on deep breathing, mental repetition of a calming word or phrase (e.g., "relax" or "one"), and passive redirection of attention away from distracting thoughts. Participants will then practice the technique daily for 15-20 minutes for 6 weeks in a quiet environment. Each participant will also maintain a daily practice logbook.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Anxiety Severity Assessed by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 [ Time Frame: 6 week ]

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