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Relaxation Therapy for Pain, Fatigue and Vital Signs in Post-operation With Head and Neck Cancer | Clinical Trials | Clareo Health

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Relaxation Therapy for Pain, Fatigue and Vital Signs in Post-operation With Head and Neck Cancer

The Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Postoperative Pain, Fatigue, and Vital Signs in Patients With Head and Neck Cancers

NCT04845009•Taipei Medical University

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Summary

This study aimed to investigate the effects of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) on postoperative pain, fatigue, and vital signs in patients with head and neck cancers.

Eligibility

Age

20 - 80 years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria

•\- Head and neck cancer, need for surgery.
•(1) clear consciousness; (2) \>= 20 years; (3) no history of surgery for head and neck cancer, regardless of cancer staging, tracheostomy tubing, degree of primary tumor resection, neck dissection, modified radical neck dissection, resection of cervical nerve root branches, and flap reconstruction (including free flap and transposition flap); (4) plan to undergo surgery; (5) willingness to participate in this study and provide informed consent; (6) physically capable of participation the study, as determined by the physician in charge; (7) ability to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese, with no reading, listening, or writing disability, and complete the questionnaire alone or with the assistance of the researchers.

Exclusion Criteria

•\- Head and neck cancer, not for surgery.
•(1) use of hypnotics or record of a sleep disorder within 3 months prior to admission; (2) difficulty hearing, external auditory canal trauma, or hearing impairment; (3) diagnosis of a psychotic disorder or cognitive impairment; (4) experience practicing Jacobson's PMR.

Key Dates

Start Date

May 1, 2015

Primary Completion Date

May 20, 2016

Completion Date

May 20, 2016

Last Updated

April 14, 2021

Enrollment

ACTUAL participants

Conditions

Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Postoperative Pain, Fatigue, and Vital Signs in Patients With Head and Neck Cancers

Interventions

progressive muscle relaxation

BEHAVIORAL

Usual care

BEHAVIORAL