Clinical trials
Progressive Muscle Relaxation clinical trials
Below are recruiting progressive muscle relaxation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 29 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07512895Recruiting
Muscle Relaxation Exercises for Depression and Fatigue in Dialysis Patients
This study tests whether guided muscle relaxation exercises can reduce depression and tiredness in people undergoing hemodialysis (a blood-filtering treatment). You would learn and practice simple exercises to relax your muscles, which may help improve your mood and energy.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–75 - NCT06920095Enrolling by invitation
Relaxation exercises for better sleep and less pain in lymphoma
This trial tests if progressive muscle relaxation exercises can help lymphoma patients sleep better, feel less tired, and have less pain. You will be guided through simple exercises using your phone.
Küçükçekmece, IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT06600347Recruiting
DASH diet and relaxation for heart health in menopause
This study tests whether a healthy eating plan (DASH diet) combined with a simple relaxation technique can lower heart risks in women after menopause. It may help you manage blood pressure and stress without medication.
SuezAges 50–60 - NCT05253326Recruiting
Relaxing muscle exercises after spine surgery
This trial tests whether a structured “progressive muscle relaxation” routine can reduce pain and help recovery after spine surgery. You may be asked to learn and practice the relaxation steps even if you’ve never done them before.
Istanbul, ÜsküdarAges 18 years+ - NCT06460636Recruiting
Water therapy and relaxation for fibromyalgia pain
This trial tests if combining relaxation exercises with water therapy can help reduce fibromyalgia pain and symptoms. It is for women aged 20 to 39 who are married and have a confirmed fibromyalgia diagnosis.
Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–39 - NCT06536764Recruiting
Relaxation exercises for pregnancy back pain
This trial tests whether progressive muscle relaxation exercises can help reduce low back pain and improve sleep quality during pregnancy. It may be helpful if you are in your second or third trimester, have uncomplicated pregnancy, and are experiencing moderate to severe back pain and poor sleep.
Mirpur, Azad Jammu & KashmirAges 20–40 - NCT06726239Recruiting
Relaxation exercises before getting up after heart bypass
This study tests whether doing gentle relaxation exercises before getting out of bed can help reduce pain, anxiety, and stress after heart bypass surgery. It may make recovery more comfortable.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 35–65 - NCT06893510Recruiting
Relaxation programs for pregnant women with preeclampsia
This study tests whether a virtual reality relaxation program or a face-to-face relaxation program can help pregnant women with preeclampsia feel calmer and more comfortable while in the hospital.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT06918535Recruiting
Relaxation vs muscle technique for neck pain in computer users
This study compares two therapies for neck pain in people who use computers for long hours. The goal is to see which method better reduces pain and stiffness from tight neck muscles.
Karachi, SindhAges 20–45 - NCT07089537Recruiting
Muscle relaxation and brain waves
This study tests how a simple muscle relaxation technique affects brain wave activity in healthy adults. It might help you understand your own relaxation response.
Kaohsiung CityAges 18 years+ - NCT07098390Recruiting
Relaxation to Reduce Fear and Pain After Joint Replacement
This study tests whether a simple relaxation technique (progressive muscle relaxation) can help reduce fear of falling, pain, and anxiety after hip or knee replacement surgery. It may be a safe, drug-free way to feel better during recovery.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT07317271Recruiting
Virtual reality for burn symptoms
This trial tests a virtual reality program to help with symptoms like pain, trouble sleeping, and itching after a burn injury. You can join from home using your own device.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07647276Recruiting
Massage and relaxation for period pain relief
This study tests whether connective tissue massage (a hands-on technique) and progressive relaxation exercises can reduce severe menstrual cramps. If you have primary dysmenorrhea—painful periods without an underlying medical cause—this trial may help you find natural pain relief.
DenizliAges 18–30 - NCT07589621Recruiting
Managing Appearance Worries Through Behavioral Therapy
This study tests two approaches to help people who struggle with anxiety about their appearance: one focuses on gradually reducing safety behaviors (like mirror checking), while the other teaches muscle relaxation techniques. You'll use your smartphone to complete the program.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18–65 - NCT07619209Recruiting
Relaxation exercises for cancer patients with breathing difficulty
This study tests whether gentle muscle relaxation and deep breathing exercises help cancer patients in palliative care feel less breathless, less tired, and better able to care for themselves. You would learn and practice these exercises and answer questions about how you feel.
Ankara, YENIMAHALLEAges 18 years+ - NCT07628387Recruiting
Exercise Types for Restless Legs in Pregnancy
This study compares two types of exercise—aerobic (heart-pumping) and muscle relaxation—to help pregnant women with restless leg syndrome sleep better and feel less tired. Restless leg syndrome causes uncomfortable sensations in the legs, especially at night, which disrupts sleep during pregnancy.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–40 - NCT07630623Enrolling by invitation
Relaxation and grip exercises for pregnant women with preeclampsia
This study tests whether two simple exercises—progressive muscle relaxation (tensing and releasing muscle groups) and finger grip exercises—can help pregnant women with preeclampsia manage stress, anxiety, fatigue, and sleep problems. Preeclampsia is high blood pressure during pregnancy that needs careful monitoring.
Ordu, AltinorduAges 18 years+ - NCT06656130Enrolling by invitation
Breathing and relaxation for pre-hypertension
This trial tests two gentle techniques—deep breathing (Pranayama) and progressive muscle relaxation—to see if they can help lower blood pressure in people with pre-hypertension. You would attend practice sessions and follow-up visits.
Sialkot, Punjab ProvinceAges 30–60 - NCT06093906Recruiting
Positive processes and transition to health (PATH) study
This study tests a new therapy that may help people recover after a stressful life event. Over about 6 weeks, you'll work with a coach to retrain your brain's patterns and feel more in control again, as well as reconnect with positive activities.
Newark, DelawareAges 18–65 - NCT07014111Recruiting
Fight Fatigue: muscle relaxation and walking for dialysis patients
This study tests a simple program that combines muscle relaxation exercises and walking to help reduce fatigue in people with end-stage kidney disease who are on dialysis. You'll receive text messages to guide you and track your progress.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05117255Recruiting
Online therapy study for anxiety in residential alcohol treatment
This study tests an internet-based, interactive version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety symptoms. It’s designed for people getting mainly alcohol-focused treatment in a residential program, to see if the online approach works and is feasible for you.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–65 - NCT05780177Recruiting
Brief behavioral therapy for insomnia in PTSD veterans
This trial tests a short, structured behavioral program to help improve sleep problems (insomnia) in veterans who also have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It may help you fall asleep easier and sleep more consistently while continuing your usual care when it’s stable.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT06488547Recruiting
Stress and muscle health study for Greek workers
This trial looks at how stress affects muscle and bone health in employees. If you join, you'll answer questions and be measured with simple electronic devices. The goal is to find ways to help workers stay healthy.
Larissa, Biopolis- LarissaAges 19 years+ - NCT06761755Recruiting
Taping and relaxation for period pain relief
This study tests if adding kinesiology tape to the abdomen can help with period pain in young women ages 18-25. It also looks at how relaxation techniques might work together with the tape to reduce pain.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–25
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for progressive muscle relaxation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 29 recruiting progressive muscle relaxation studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a progressive muscle relaxation trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a progressive muscle relaxation trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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