Effect of relaxation technique versus control group on depression, stress and anxiety in patients with multiple sclerosis

Effect of relaxation technique versus control group on depression, stress and anxiety in patients with multiple sclerosis: a randomized clinical trial

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20120215009014N331

Enrollment

Registered

2020-01-10

Start date

2020-01-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-02-24

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Conditions

Multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Routine treatment plus Jacobson and Benson relaxation exercises at least 20 minutes daily for 8 weeks. Intervention 2: Control group: Just routine treatment.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age of 18 to 65 years, Multiple sclerosis for at least 5 months, Literate, Ability to perform exercise for 20 minutes daily, Residence of Hamadan city

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Acute phase of the disease, Taking stimulant or psychotropic drugs, Having hearing problem, Motor impairment or cognitive impairment

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Depression, stress and anxiety. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 4 and 8 weeks after that. Method of measurement: By using DASS-21 standard questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactForpuzan Ahmadi

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

Fr.ahmadi267@gmail.com+98 81 3838 0572

Outcome results

None listed

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