Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Disasters (NCT07164261) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Disasters
Turkey (Türkiye)44 participantsStarted 2025-09-02
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the efficacy of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training (PMRT) in individuals who developed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) following the February 6 Kahramanmaraş earthquake.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Individuals affected by the February 6 Kahramanmaraş earthquake.
* Those diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria or with a score of 47 or above on the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (PCL-5).
* Aged 18-65 will be included.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals affected by disaster types other than the February 6 Kahramanmaraş earthquake (such as war, flood, landslide, etc.)"
* Individuals with uncontrolled comorbidities accompanying PTSD (such as diabetes or hypertension)
* serious psychological disorders (such as dementia, psychosis/manic episodes)
* musculoskeletal conditions that would interfere with exercise training
* received PMRT training within the last year
* pregnant
* have substance abuse
* have communication difficulties, and are unable to use technology for telerehabilitation will not be included in the study
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.