Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Diaphragmatic Breathing on Sleep Disturbances in Chemotherapy Patients

Sponsor
Cairo University
Study ID
NCT07639710
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Conditions

  • Cancer
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Sleep Disturbance

Eligibility Criteria

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

Interventions

  • Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Diaphragmatic Breathing — BEHAVIORAL
    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.

Study Details

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effect of combined Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) and Diaphragmatic Breathing (DB) techniques on sleep disturbances among patients receiving chemotherapy. Sleep disturbances are common among cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and may negatively affect physical recovery, emotional well-being, and quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving PMR and DB training in addition to routine care or a control group receiving routine care alone. Sleep outcomes will be assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), sleep diary records, and wearable sleep monitoring devices. The study seeks to determine whether the combined intervention can improve sleep quality and reduce sleep-related problems in chemotherapy patients.

Key Dates

First listed
Jun 10, 2026
Start date
Jul 1, 2026
Status verified
Jun 2026
Primary completion
Aug 1, 2026
Completion
Sep 1, 2026

Study Design

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

Arms

  • Experimental: 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.
  • No Intervention: Traditional treatment group
    Participants will receive traditional medical treatment only without the relaxation and breathing intervention program.

Primary Outcome Measure

Sleep Quality [ Time Frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and after 4 weeks of intervention (post-intervention) ]

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