Effect of two methods of Benson relaxation and breathing exercises in preoperative anxiety of patients undergoing hysterectomy.

Comparative study of the effect of two methods of Benson relaxation and breathing exercises in preoperative anxiety of patients undergoing hysterectomy.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20251129068151N1

Enrollment

Registered

2026-01-26

Start date

2025-12-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-02-02

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Conditions

hysterectomy.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group one: Benson relaxation - The Benson relaxation intervention will be performed completely on the patients by the researcher on the patients bed. First, the interventi

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Informed and written consent to participate in the study Patients have Iranian nationality Patients who do not have respiratory problems Patients who do not have speech, hearing, or vision impairments Patients who do not have prior experience with Benson relaxation techniques or mindfulness Patients who do not participate in similar research projects

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not having willing to participate in study Patients who get psychotherapy treatment

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Anxiety levels in all three groups: Benson relaxation, breathing exercises, and routine care. Timepoint: Anxiety measurement before the intervention and one day after the intervention. Method of measurement: Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNasim Hatefi

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

nikraveshmahtab1@gmail.com+98 83 3835 8943

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026