Body-oriented relaxation techniques for patients with life-limiting illnesses

Body-oriented relaxation techniques for patients with life-limiting illnesses - KEPALLIATIV

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Early Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00037850

Enrollment

Registered

2025-10-10

Start date

2025-09-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-11-24

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Conditions

Adults with indications for specialized palliative care

Interventions

Group 1: Shiatsu treatment arm Group 2: Yoga Nidra treatment arm

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • All individual indications for specialized palliative care or inpatients with confirmed cystic fibrosis • Patients are able to understand the information provided • Patients are able to give written consent • Consent prior to inclusion in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Age < 18 years • Unstable fracture • Lack of informed consent • Inability to understand the information provided due to the nature of the illness, limited ability to communicate in German, hearing impairment

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
visual analog scale (QOL)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Salivary cortisol concentration Salivary amylase concentration Heart rate variability	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactJörg Große-Onnebrink

Universitätsklinikum Münster

joerg.grosse-onnebrink@ukmuenster.de00492518347714

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026