Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Diaphragmatic Breathing on Sleep Disturbances in Chemotherapy Patients

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Conditions studied: Sleep Disturbance, Sleep Disorders, Cancer

In brief

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effect of combined Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) and Diaphragmatic Breathing (DB) techniques on sleep disturbances among patients receiving chemotherapy. Sleep disturbances are common among cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and may negatively affect physical recovery, emotional well-being, and quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving PMR and DB training in addition to routine care or a control group receiving routine care alone. Sleep outcomes will be assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), sleep diary records, and wearable sleep monitoring devices. The study seeks to determine whether the combined intervention can improve sleep quality and reduce sleep-related problems in chemotherapy patients.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07639710

Run by

Cairo University

People needed

40

Starts

2026-07-01

Expected to finish

2026-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-10

Who can join

Age: 40 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• • Aged between 40-60 years
• Both male and female patients
• Currently receiving at least the second cycle of chemotherapy
• Receiving chemotherapy protocols (Zhou et al., 2022)
• PSQI score > 5 at baseline indicating poor sleep quality
• BMI between 18.5 and 30
• Able to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Diagnosed with sleep disorders unrelated to chemotherapy (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea)
• Current use of sleep medications or anti-anxiety drugs
• Diagnosed with major psychiatric conditions
• Cognitive impairment limiting understanding of instructions
• Severe cardiopulmonary comorbidities
• Recent participation in relaxation-based clinical trials

Where it is running

• Faculty of Physical TherapY — Giza, Egypt, Egypt

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