Status:

COMPLETED

Relaxation Therapy for Pain, Fatigue and Vital Signs in Post-operation With Head and Neck Cancer

Lead Sponsor:

Taipei Medical University

Conditions:

Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Postoperative Pain, Fatigue, and Vital Signs in Patients With Head and Neck Cancers

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study aimed to investigate the effects of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) on postoperative pain, fatigue, and vital signs in patients with head and neck cancers.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • \- Head and neck cancer, need for surgery.
  • (1) clear consciousness; (2) \>= 20 years; (3) no history of surgery for head and neck cancer, regardless of cancer staging, tracheostomy tubing, degree of primary tumor resection, neck dissection, modified radical neck dissection, resection of cervical nerve root branches, and flap reconstruction (including free flap and transposition flap); (4) plan to undergo surgery; (5) willingness to participate in this study and provide informed consent; (6) physically capable of participation the study, as determined by the physician in charge; (7) ability to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese, with no reading, listening, or writing disability, and complete the questionnaire alone or with the assistance of the researchers.

Exclusion

  • \- Head and neck cancer, not for surgery.
  • (1) use of hypnotics or record of a sleep disorder within 3 months prior to admission; (2) difficulty hearing, external auditory canal trauma, or hearing impairment; (3) diagnosis of a psychotic disorder or cognitive impairment; (4) experience practicing Jacobson's PMR.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2015

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 20 2016

Estimated Enrollment :

67 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04845009

Start Date

May 1 2015

End Date

May 20 2016

Last Update

April 14 2021

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