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The effect of progressive muscle relaxation technique on colonoscopy anxiety.

Investigating the effect of progressive muscle relaxation technique on anxiety and physiological indicators of patients referred for colonoscopy

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20140721018550N14
Enrollment
64
Registered
2025-06-29
Start date
2025-08-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Colorectal diseases. Other diseases of intestines

Interventions

Intervention group: First, blood pressure, pulse and percentage of oxygen saturation are measured from the left arm while lying on the back. Then, Spielberger State-Trait inventory will be completed b

Sponsors

Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Having at least a fifth grade education Age 40 to 65 years No history of taking anti-anxiety and sedative medications in the previous 24 hours No use of anti-hypertensive medications No use of heart rate lowering medications

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Need for emergency colonoscopy upon arrival to the endoscopy unit Severe anxiety while waiting for a colonoscopy that requires drug intervention Vital sign instability while waiting to enter the colonoscopy room

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Anxiety. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Digital Arm Spyghmomanometer(Tapesh Anvar brand).;Pulse rate. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Pulse oximeter (Choice Med brand).;?Arterial O2 saturation %. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Pulse oximeter (Choice Med brand).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNayyereh Raiesdana

Semnan University of Medical Sciences

nr_dana@yahoo.com+2333654190

Outcome results

None listed

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