Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Disasters

Bitlis Eren University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Treatments: Other: progressive muscle relaxation training

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07164261

tssb-kgee

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation training in disaster victims experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder.

Full description

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an often devastating psychiatric condition that can occur in people who experience or witness a traumatic event.The estimated lifetime prevalence of PTSD is reported to be 6.8%.While trauma-focused psychotherapy is generally the first-line treatment in PTSD management, pharmacological treatments (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are recommended in second-line treatment.Additionally, various physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches such as aerobic, respiratory, relaxation, stretching, balance and strengthening exercises can also be used.Progressive muscle relaxation training increases parasympathetic nervous system activity. This is said to reduce anxiety and stress levels and improve sleep quality, resulting in physical and mental relaxation.

Enrollment: 50 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 65 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Individuals affected by disasters
• Those diagnosed with PTSD according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) criteria
• Aged 18-65 will be included

Exclusion criteria

• Individuals with uncontrolled comorbidities accompanying PTSD (such as diabetes or hypertension)
• serious psychological disorders (such as dementia, psychosis/manic episodes)
• musculoskeletal conditions that would interfere with exercise training
• received PKGE training within the last year
• pregnant
• have substance abuse
• have communication difficulties, and are unable to use technology for telerehabilitation will not be included in the study

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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50 participants in 2 patient groups

PKGE GROUP

Experimental group

Description:

Progressive muscle relaxation training will be given additionally to individuals in the PKGE group.

Treatment:

Other: progressive muscle relaxation training

CONTROL GROUP

No Intervention group

Description:

Individuals in the control group will continue their standard treatment.