The Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Deep Breathing Exercises Applied to Palliative Care Cancer Patients on Dyspnea, Fatigue, and Self-Care Behaviors

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) exercises and deep breathing exercises on dyspnea, fatigue, and self-care behaviors among cancer patients receiving palliative care. Advanced-stage cancer patients frequently experience debilitating symptoms such as shortness of breath (dyspnea) and severe fatigue, which significantly impair their functional capacity and daily self-care activities. Participants in this study will be assigned to either a progressive muscle relaxation intervention group or a structured deep breathing exercise group. The study aims to determine whether these non-pharmacological relaxation techniques can effectively reduce the severity of dyspnea and fatigue, thereby improving the patients' overall self-care behaviors and physical comfort in a palliative care setting.

NCT Number	NCT07619209
Lead Sponsor	Ankara University
Conditions	Cancer, Fatigue, Palliative Care, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Patient
Enrollment	90 participants
Start Date	2026-01-01
Primary Completion	2026-11 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-06-03