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Effects of Progressive Relaxation Training on Artralgia, Quality of Life and Emotional Status in Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Aromatatase Inhibitor Therapy
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Progressive relaxation exercises for Breast Cancer. Completed, enrolled 44 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study evaluates the effects of progressive relaxation exercises on artralgia, quality of life and anxiety-deppression in breast cancer patients receiving aromatase inhibitor. Half of the participants will receive supervised progressive relaxing exercises, while other half will not receive any exercise but only advice about relaxing. Hypothesis: Progressive relaxation exercises improve the pain, quality of life and emotional status in breast cancer patients receiving aromatase inhibitor therapy.
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Interventions
Following intructions have been performed by patients: * Punch your hands and contract your forearm * Punch your hands, push your elbow towards the seat * Bend your elbows * Push your shoulders back * Press your knee down and pull your toes towards you * Pull your knees towards you and push your feet down * Tighten your hips * Push your head back * Lift your eyebrows * Make wrinkles on your nose * Tighten your teeth * Push your chin down * Close your eyes and think of good things.