Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Disasters (NCT07164261) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
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 range18 Years – 65 Years
SexALL
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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