Determining the effectiveness of a structured group dynamic relaxation-training programme on reducing anxiety and depression symptoms

Effectiveness of a structured group relaxation-training programme based on sophrology’s dynamic relaxation techniques for primary care patients with moderate and high anxiety levels: a randomised controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN81798627

Enrollment

Registered

2019-04-08

Start date

2015-05-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-10-04

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Conditions

Anxiety Mental and Behavioural Disorders Anxiety disorder, unspecified

Interventions

Both programs covered a total of 12 one-hour sessions over 4 weeks (3 sessions a week). The intervention group followed the structured dynamic relaxation program called “well-being and sophrology” and

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. A score >7 for the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale - anxiety subscale 2. 18 to 70 years of age

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Initiated or changed pharmacological, behavioural or any other therapy during the programme 2. Presented uncontrolled mental illness 3. Planned to participate in other therapies or similar programmes such as Yoga, Mindfulness, meditation, acupuncture, or other 4. During the programme suffered from important stressful life events 5. Not able to participate for linguistic, cultural or physical problems 6. Could not attend sessions regularly (<80% attendance)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Anxiety was measured using the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS) and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) at the beginning of the first and the last session of the training programme.	—

Countries

Spain

Outcome results

None listed

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