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NCT Number: NCT05808829

The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises in University Students

The aim of this randomized controlled study is to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation exercise on mental health and quality of life in university students. The research was carried out with the 1st and 2nd year students of Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Reşadiye Vocational School Health Care Services Department Elderly Care Program. The data of the study were collected using the Introductory Information Form, Brief Symptom Inventory, and Quality of Life Scale. University students in the intervention group were given progressive muscle relaxation exercise at least 4 times a week for 6 weeks.

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Key information

Conditions

Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Gazi University

Ankara, Çankaya/Ankara, 06490, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The aim of this randomized controlled parallel group single-center study is to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation exercise on mental health and quality of life in university students. The research was conducted online with Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Reşadiye Vocational School Health Care Services Department Aged Care Program 1st and 2nd grade students. The research was carried out with a total of 86 students, 43 of which were in the intervention group and 43 in the control group. The data of the study were collected using the Introductory Information Form, Brief Symptom Inventory, SF-36, Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise Follow-up Form. University students in the intervention group were given progressive muscle relaxation exercise at least 4 times a week for 6 weeks. No intervention was made in the control group. University students in the control group were asked to continue their daily lives. Ethics committee permission, institutional permission, scale usage permission and written consent of the participants were obtained for the research.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Volunteering to participate in the study
  • Being 18 years or older,
  • Having the necessary technology to participate in the study online (Smartphone, computer, etc.)

Exclusion criteria

  • Presence of any diagnosed musculoskeletal disease

Treatment and study plan

Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise

Other

University students did progressive muscle relaxation exercises at least 4 times a week for 6 weeks. Once a week, exercise was done with the researcher by online interview via Zoom.

Other names: Progressive muscle relaxation exercise implementation, online interview

Primary outcomes

  1. Brief Symptom Inventory

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    Likert-type self-evaluation scale consisting of 53 items was developed to determine the mental state of individuals. Items were graded between 0-4 values corresponding to "not at all" and "too much". It consists of nine subscales, three global indexes and additional items. The 9 sub-dimensions of the scale were formed as somatization, obsessive-compulsive symptom, interpersonal sensitivity, depression, anxiety, hostility, phobic anxiety, paranoid thought and psychotism, respectively. The scale can be applied to adolescent and adult individuals and groups. The high total scores obtained from the scale indicate the frequency of the individual's symptoms. The score range is between 0-212.

Secondary outcomes

  1. The Mos 36 Item Short Form Health Survey (Sf-36)

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    The Short Form 36 is a widely used scale in health-related quality of life research. In the evaluation of sub-dimensions; each dimension is scored between 0 and 100 points, and a high score indicates a good quality of life. The SF-36 quality of life scale consists of 8 health concepts. These are physical function, social function, role limitations due to physical problems, role limitations due to emotional problems, mental health, energy, pain and general perception of health. It consists of 36 items in total.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Gazi University

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Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise on Mental Health and Life in University Students: A Randomized Controlled Study

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Apr 11, 2023
Registry last updated
Apr 11, 2023

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