THE EFFECTS OF CIRCADIAN RHYTHM-BASED PROGRESSIVE RELAXATION EXERCISES IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS

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Conditions studied: Nursing, Hemodialysis Patient, Circadian Rhythm, Relaxation Exercise, Symptom Management

In brief

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercise (PGE) applied according to the circadian rhythms of hemodialysis (HD) patients on symptom management, sleep quality, comfort and mental well-being levels and to examine the experiences of HD patients regarding PGE application. A sequential mixed method research design will be used in the study. The quantitative part of the study was planned as a randomized controlled double-blind experimental study. The qualitative part will be conducted as a qualitative research to be carried out with individual in-depth interview method in order to examine the opinions of the individuals in the intervention group regarding the 8-week PGE applied according to the circadian rhythm. In the collection of research data, the Introductory Information Form, Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ), Dialysis Symptom Index, Hemodialysis Comfort Scale - Version II, Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMIOÖ), Individual Follow-up Form, Progressive Relaxation Exercise Application Guideline (PGEUY) and In-Depth Interview Form with Individuals in the Intervention Group will be used.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07499297

Run by

Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University

People needed

75

Starts

2026-04-01

Expected to finish

2026-09-22

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-08

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18 and 65 years of age,
• have no mental or physical disabilities that would prevent them from answering the questions,
• have no problems related to touch, temperature perception, hearing, or vision,
• are relatively independent in performing daily activities,
• do not use any pharmacological or non-pharmacological methods to facilitate sleep,
• have been receiving hemodialysis (HD) treatment for at least 3 months,
• are able to communicate and cooperate.

You may not qualify if…

• are bedridden,
• have physical limitations preventing them from performing relaxation exercises,
• have been practicing relaxation exercises (such as breathing exercises, meditation, yoga, etc.) within the last 6 months,
• are classified as intermediate type (neither type) according to the Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire,
• engage in regular exercise,
• have been diagnosed with psychiatric disorders such as depression or schizophrenia,
• do not consent to participate in the study.

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