NCT07164261

Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Disasters

Efficacy of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training in Individuals With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Following the February 6 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 44 (actual)
• Sponsor: Bitlis Eren University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the efficacy of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training (PMRT) in individuals who developed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) following the February 6 Kahramanmaraş earthquake.

Detailed description

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an often devastating psychiatric condition that can occur in people who experience or witness a traumatic event.The estimated lifetime prevalence of PTSD is reported to be 6.8%.While trauma-focused psychotherapy is generally the first-line treatment in PTSD management, pharmacological treatments (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are recommended in second-line treatment.Additionally, various physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches such as aerobic, respiratory, relaxation, stretching, balance and strengthening exercises can also be used.Progressive muscle relaxation training increases parasympathetic nervous system activity. This is said to reduce anxiety and stress levels and improve sleep quality, resulting in physical and mental relaxation.

Conditions

• Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	progressive muscle relaxation training	Progressive muscle relaxation training will be performed twice a week, each session lasting 20-30 minutes, for a total of 12 sessions over 6 weeks.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-09-02
• Primary completion: 2026-03-20
• Completion: 2026-03-20
• First posted: 2025-09-10
• Last updated: 2026-04-06

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)