The Effect of Benson Relaxation Exercise Applied to Cancer Patients on Sleep Quality

NCT07667959 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Atlas Uni
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 72
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This is a study conducted to evaluate the effect of the Benson relaxation exercise on resolving sleep problems in cancer patients. It uses a randomized controlled pre-test/post-test design.

Conditions

Cancer

Keywords

cancer; sleep quality; Relaxation exercise

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Sleep quality

  Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index: The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) is a widely used self-report questionnaire that assesses sleep quality and sleep disturbances over the previous month. It consists of 19 self-rated items that generate seven component scores and a global score, with higher scores indicating poorer sleep quality.

  6 months

Study Arms (2)

Benson relaxation exercise

EXPERIMENTAL

Benson Relaxation Exercises were developed by Dr. Herbert Benson. It is a non-pharmacological, non-invasive, and easy-to-learn method that relaxes all muscles.

Behavioral: Benson relaxation exercise

Sleep hygiene

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

A sleep hygiene booklet has been created and provides information about sleep hygiene.

Behavioral: Sleep hygiene

Interventions

Benson relaxation exercise BEHAVIORAL

Relaxation exercises, developed by Dr. Herbert Benson, are a non-pharmacological, non-invasive, and simple method of learning that relaxes all muscles. It is emphasized as being the most suitable method in terms of ease of application and learning compared to other relaxation exercises. This method is used as an effective and reliable way to solve various problems such as controlling stress, relieving pain, improving mood disorders, and enhancing sleep quality.

Benson relaxation exercise

Sleep hygiene BEHAVIORAL

A booklet on sleep hygiene was created, and training was provided.

Sleep hygiene

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Over 18 years old
• Given cancer disease
• Don't have any communication problems

You may not qualify if:

• Having an illness other than a cancer diagnosis
• Using any narcotic agent that causes sedation
• Using any farmacologic agent for sleep problems

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Atlas University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Sadi Konuk Hospital

Istanbul, 34450, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neoplasms; Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic; Dyssomnias; Sleep Wake Disorders; Nervous System Diseases; Mental Disorders

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assoc. Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 17, 2026
• First Posted: June 25, 2026
• Study Start: September 27, 2025
• Primary Completion: November 27, 2025
• Study Completion: February 28, 2026
• Last Updated: June 25, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL

Locations

TU (1)