Progressive Relaxation and Psychoeducation in Patients With Hematological Malignancies

NCT07251348 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: NEÜ-SBF-TKA-02
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 75
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study will be conducted to determine the effect of progressive relaxation and psychoeducation on perceived stress and hope in patients with hematological malignancies

Conditions

Hematological Cancer

Keywords

hematologic malignancy; progressive relaxation; psychoeducation; stress; hope

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Herth hope index level scale

  Herth Hope Index: Developed by Kaye Herth (1992), its validity and reliability in Turkish were studied by Aslan and colleagues (2007). The scale consists of a total of 12 items: "Future" (questions 1, 2, 6, 11), "Positive readiness and expectation" (questions 4, 7, 10, 12), and "Connections with oneself and others" (questions 3, 5, 8, 9).

  9 months

• perceived stress level scales

  PERCEIVED STRESS SCALE: The adaptation of the perceived stress scale developed by Cohen, Kamarck, and Mermelsten (1983) into Turkish was carried out by Eskin et al. (2013). The perceived stress scale, consisting of a total of 14 items, aims to measure how stressful individuals perceive their life situations to be..

  9 months

Study Arms (3)

Progressive relaxation

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Progressive relaxation; n=25: After the pre-test, 6 sessions (2 sessions per week) were planned for 3 weeks for individuals in this group. Each session will be conducted individually with patients, face-to-face, and will last 40-45 minutes. The post-test was administered after 3 weeks. PROGRESSIVE RELAXATION SESSION TITLES: 1. SESSION: Introduction, Establishing Trust and the Concept of Relaxation 2. SESSION: Coping with a Cancer Diagnosis \& Introduction to the Progressive Relaxation Technique 3. SESSION: Progressive Muscle Relaxation Application - Upper Body3 4. SESSION: Progressive Muscle Relaxation - Lower Body 5. SESSION: Whole Body Relaxation - Reinforcing the Application 6. SESSION: Integrating Progressive Relaxation into Daily Life \& Closing

Behavioral: Muscle Relaxation

psychoeducation

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

psychoeducation; n=25: After the pre-test, 6 sessions (2 sessions per week) were planned for 3 weeks for the individuals in this group. Each session will be conducted individually with patients, face-to-face, and will last 40-45 minutes. A post-test was administered after 3 weeks. Four expert opinions were obtained regarding the content. PSYCHOEDUCATION SESSION TITLES: 1\. SESSION: INTRODUCTION AND PROGRAM OVERVIEW 2nd SESSION: UNDERSTANDING THE DISEASE - EMPOWERING THROUGH KNOWLEDGE 3rd SESSION: IDENTIFYING PERCEIVED STRESS AND ITS EFFECTS 4. SESSION: COPING WITH STRESS AND INTRODUCTION TO HOPE 5. SESSION: UNDERSTANDING AND STRENGTHENING HOPE 6. SESSION: INTERNALIZING WHAT HAS BEEN LEARNED, MAINTAINING AND EVALUATING

Behavioral: psychoeducation or Atomoxetine or stimulants according to ADHD severity

routine nursing care

NO INTERVENTION

routine nursig care; n=25 No intervention was performed after the pre-test; routine nursing care was administered. The post-test was administered after 3 weeks.

Interventions

Muscle Relaxation BEHAVIORAL

Progressive relaxation is a relaxation technique based on tensing and relaxing muscles in sequence. The goal is to achieve physical and mental relaxation by feeling the difference between tension and relaxation. It is frequently used for stress, anxiety, sleep problems, and psychosomatic disorders. When practiced regularly, it increases a person's ability to relax and contributes to their overall well-being. * Teaching progressive relaxation exercises to individuals diagnosed with cancer and supporting psychological well-being by reducing stress levels and increasing hope levels through these exercises (emotional gain) * Reducing muscle tension and providing physical relaxation (psychomotor gain) * To reduce stress and anxiety (emotional gain) * To increase body awareness (emotional gain) * To teach mental and physical relaxation (psychomotor gain) * To provide emotional relief (emotional gain) * To develop self-relaxation skills (psychomotor gain)

Progressive relaxation

psychoeducation or Atomoxetine or stimulants according to ADHD severity BEHAVIORAL

Psychoeducation is a structured educational process that provides individuals with information about mental illnesses, ways to cope with stress, and healthy living skills. The goal is to help the person understand their illness and symptoms, learn coping methods, and increase their compliance with treatment. It has both an informative and a supportive aspect. INTERVENTION B (PSYCHOEDUCATION) GROUP APPLICATION: * A total of 6 sessions will be held with patients in intervention group B, twice a week for 3 weeks. * Each session will last an average of 45 minutes. * The 'Perceived Stress Level' scale and the 'Herth Hope Index' scale will be administered after the first session. * The 'Perceived Stress Level' scale and the 'Herth Hope Index' scale will be administered after the final session.

psychoeducation

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• years of age or older
• Diagnosis of hematologic malignancy
• Ability to read and write
• Volunteer to participate in the study

You may not qualify if:

• Dementia and/or organic mental disorder
• Sensory loss related to vision and hearing
• Communication barrier
• Physical disability
• Respiratory distress
• Bone marrow transplant procedure

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Necmettin Erbakan University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hematologic Neoplasms

Interventions

Muscle Relaxation; Atomoxetine Hydrochloride

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neoplasms by Site; Neoplasms; Hematologic Diseases; Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Muscle Contraction; Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena; Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena; Propylamines; Amines; Organic Chemicals

Central Study Contacts

TUBA KORKMAZ ASLAN, associate professor

CONTACT

+905376231630; tkorkmazaslan@erbakan.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NON RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: SEQUENTIAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Model Details: Progressive relaxation group; n=25: After the pre-test, 6 sessions (2 sessions per week) were planned for 3 weeks for individuals in this group. Each session will be conducted individually with patients, face-to-face, and will last 40-45 minutes. The post-test was administered after 3 weeks. psychoeducation group; n=25: After the pre-test, 6 sessions (2 sessions per week) were planned for 3 weeks for the individuals in this group. Each session will be conducted individually with patients, face-to-face, and will last 40-45 minutes. A post-test was administered after 3 weeks. Four expert opinions were obtained regarding the content. routine nursing care group: no intervention n=25: The 'Perceived Stress Level' scale and the 'Herth Hope Index' scale will be administered after the initial interview. Routine nursing care was provided.After 3 weeks, the 'Perceived Stress Level' scale and the 'Herth Hope Index' scale will be administered after the

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 11, 2025
• First Posted: November 26, 2025
• Study Start: February 1, 2026
• Primary Completion: February 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): November 30, 2026
• Last Updated: November 26, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share