Relaxation methods for pain and sleep after lung surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests two relaxation techniques to see if they help reduce pain and improve sleep after a lobectomy (surgery to remove part of the lung).
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled for your first lobectomy (lung surgery)
- You do not have a diagnosed sleep problem
- You are willing to participate in the study
- You can follow instructions for simple relaxation exercises
- You have no trouble seeing, hearing, or speaking
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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