NCT07430176

The Effects of Benson and Progressive Relaxation Techniques on Pain and Sleep in Lobectomy.

THE EFFECT OF BENSON AND PROGRESSİVE RELAXATİON TECHNİQUES ON PAİN AND SLEEP QUALİTY İN LOBECTOMY PATİENS

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 160 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Cagla Toprak · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

During lobectomy surgical treatment, thoracotomy is performed on patients, and post-thoracotomy pain is observed. Pain is one of the most common problems in patients and causes serious morbidity. As a result of the pain experienced, changes in sympathetic activity and the release of catecholamines as a result of the stress response lead to many complications, primarily in the cardiovascular, urinary, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems. In addition, pain can cause sleep problems in the patient due to the stress response, and the healing process is negatively affected. The aim of this research is to evaluate the effects of Benson relaxation technique and progressive muscle relaxation exercises on the pain levels and sleep quality of patients who have undergone lobectomy, in relation to the pain and sleep problems experienced in the postoperative period. The main aim of the study is to reveal the effectiveness of these two relaxation techniques in reducing pain and improving sleep quality in the postoperative care process, and to develop recommendations for clinical applications based on the findings obtained.

Conditions

• Lobectomy
• Lobectomy Patient
• Sleep

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Progressive muscle relaxation group	Now, find the most comfortable position for yourself in the chair you're sitting in and close your eyes. Feel the rhythm of your breathing. Breathe in through your nose and exhale slowly and easily through your mouth. Notice how your body relaxes a little more with each exhale. Focus your attention on what I'm saying. When other thoughts come to mind, refocus your attention on what I'm saying. Now, let your arms hang down at your sides and, while breathing in, clench your fists and tense your hand muscles… Clench your fists and hold like that for a little while. Now open your fists and allow your hands to relax. Try to notice how relaxed your hand muscles are and how they are starting to warm up. Now take a deep breath and hold it in your chest. Notice how the muscles in your chest tense up, keep your muscles tense and release.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-04-20
• Primary completion: 2026-04-23
• Completion: 2026-06-15
• First posted: 2026-02-24
• Last updated: 2026-04-16