Relaxation Techniques for Better Sleep During Chemotherapy
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether two simple relaxation techniques—progressive muscle relaxation (tensing and releasing muscles) and diaphragmatic breathing (deep belly breathing)—can help improve sleep quality for people currently receiving chemotherapy. If it works, these techniques could offer a non-medication way to sleep better during cancer treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 60 years old
- You are currently receiving at least your second round of chemotherapy
- You have poor sleep quality (confirmed by a sleep questionnaire score above 5)
- Your body mass index (BMI, a measure of body weight) is between 18.5 and 30
- You do not currently take sleep medications or anti-anxiety medications
- You do not have a diagnosed sleep disorder unrelated to chemotherapy (like sleep apnea)
Quick eligibility check
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