Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Breathing Therapy and Benson Relaxation Technique on Caregivers of Alzheimer's Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Hülya Nuray Bayraktar
Collaborating Sponsors:
Hacettepe University
Conditions:
Healthy
Caregiver Burden
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of respiratory therapy and the Benson Relaxation Technique on caregiver burden, perceived stress, and self-efficacy among caregivers of...
Detailed Description
The intervention in this study consists of two evidence-based non-pharmacological techniques: the 4-7-8 relaxing breathing technique and the Benson Relaxation Technique. These methods were delivered i...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Between the ages of 18-65
- At least primary school graduate
- First degree caregiver of a patient diagnosed with Alzheimer's (continuous caregiver, family member, spouse, etc., or paid continuous caregiver)
- Caring for an individual diagnosed with Alzheimer's for at least 6 months
- Cognitively and physically capable of answering data collection forms and implementing the taught exercise with the researcher Caregivers who agree to participate in the study will be included in the sample.
Exclusion
- Individuals with cognitive and psychological problems (anxiety, panic attacks, depression, etc.)
- Those diagnosed with advanced heart disease, asthma, COPD, and advanced cancer
- Those with communication problems (hearing, vision, speech, etc.)
- Individuals who are hospitalized or undergo surgery, etc. during the study period
- Individuals who are simultaneously continuing another relaxation exercise (yoga, meditation, visualization, etc.) will not be included in the sample.
- In addition, caregivers who indicate that they want to withdraw from the study during the study and who do not attend the weekly group sessions twice in a row will be excluded from the sample.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 19 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 7 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06997523
Start Date
February 19 2025
End Date
May 7 2025
Last Update
July 16 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Gulhane Training and Education Hospital
Ankara, Etlik, Turkey (Türkiye), 06010