The method of progressive muscle relaxation on the level of anxiety and vital signs of the elderly

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Investigating the effect of progressive muscle relaxation on the level of anxiety and vital signs of hospitalized elderly.

• Registration Number: IRCT20220813055677N1
• Lead Sponsor: Bojnourd University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 21 November 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 76

Inclusion Criteria

Age 60 years and above
Having at least mild anxiety upon entering the study
Consent of the individual to participate in the study
Absence of unstable chronic diseases
Absence of neurological defects such as (stroke, Parkinson's disease and paralysis)
Not taking anti-anxiety drugs
Absence of limiting musculoskeletal disorders
Absence of severe congenital defects (vision, hearing and mental disorders, etc.)
People who have not participated in similar research.
Doctor's approval to participate in the study and no other medical restrictions
Absence of previously known mental disorder

Exclusion Criteria

Unstable chronic diseases
Neurological defects such as (stroke, Parkinson's disease and paralysis)
Taking anti-anxiety drugs
Existence of restrictive musculoskeletal disorders
Existence of severe congenital defects (vision, hearing and mental disorders, etc.)
Participation in similar research
Users of anti-anxiety drugs before hospitalization
Hospitalization due to complementary treatments and surgery
Disinterested in participating in the study

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Anxiety score. Timepoint: At the beginning and end of the study. Method of measurement: Beck's anxiety questionnaire.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
umber of heartbeats. Timepoint: Four times a day for three days before and 20 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: Measurement with pulse oximeter.;Blood pressure. Timepoint: Four times a day for three days before and 20 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: KD 595 digital easy life blood pressure monitor.;Breathing rate. Timepoint: Four times a day for three days before and 20 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: It is counted by the research assistant in one minute.