Clinical Trial

Effects of Relaxation Exercises on Fear of Movement, Pain, and Quality of Life in Lumbar Disc Herniation Patients

Completed
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Summary
This study evaluates whether progressive relaxation exercises can reduce fear of movement, pain, and improve quality of life in patients with lumbar disc herniation. Participants are randomly assigned to either a control group receiving standard care or an intervention group performing supervised relaxation exercises in addition to standard care. The exercise program is conducted three times per week for 15 sessions. Outcomes are measured before and after the intervention using validated scales assessing kinesiophobia, pain intensity, disability, and quality of life. The goal is to determine whether adding relaxation exercises provides additional benefits for patients with lumbar disc herniation.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07419958
Lead Sponsor Hasan Kalyoncu University
Conditions Progressive Relaxation Exercise, Hernia, Pain, Kinesiophobia
Enrollment 96 participants
Start Date 2024-12-01
Primary Completion 2025-05-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-09-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-02-19