Status:
UNKNOWN
The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercise on Caregiver Burden, Fatigue and Quality of Life in Caregivers of Patients With Advanced Cancer: Randomized Controlled Clinical Study
Lead Sponsor:
Hacettepe University
Conditions:
Caregiver Burnout
Cancer
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Caregivers of patients with advanced cancer will be entered. Participants will be randomized to one of two study arms: Arm 1: Progressive muscle relaxation; Arm 2: Attention matched control. Hypothesi...
Detailed Description
Previous reports have revealed that progressive muscle relaxation to use to decrease symptom burden associated with cancer. However, there have been limited studies that directly focus on supporting c...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Literate
- Providing care for advanced cancer patients (stage III-IV) for at least 6 months
- Primary caregiver (caring for the longest time)
- No communication problem
- Not using any other non-pharmacological approach during the study period
Exclusion
- Providing care for individuals with early-stage (Stage I-II) cancer
- Caregivers who providing care services for a fee
- Having a history of psychiatric disorder (major depression, etc.)
- Not willing to participate in the study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 1 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
64 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04292678
Start Date
April 1 2020
End Date
July 1 2021
Last Update
March 4 2020
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