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Comparison of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Stretching Exercises in Diabetic Population

NCT06780878 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2025-08-22

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Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of Progressive muscle relaxation and stretching exercises mediated by stress on heart rate variability, cortisol level, galvanic skin response and perceived stress scale. The main questions it aims to answer are, Will there be a significant difference between the effects of Progressive muscle relaxation and stretching exercises in the diabetic population? Can stress mediate the effects of Progressive muscle relaxation and stretching exercises in the diabetic population?

Researchers will compare the effects of Progressive muscle relaxation and stretching exercises mediated by stress on heart rate variability, cortisol level, galvanic skin response and perceived stress scale.

Participants will:

Be given session of Progressive muscle relaxation or stretching exercises or no physical therapy treatment 3 sessions per week for 2 weeks and visit the clinic once every 3 days for 2 weeks for intervention. Measurements will be taken before and after every session. Perceived Stress will be assessed at the start of the intervention at baseline and then after 2 weeks.

Conditions

  • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

Interventions

OTHER

Progressive muscle relaxation technique

PMR focuses on the relationship between muscle tension and relaxation. By deliberately tensing a muscle group for a few seconds and then releasing the tension, individuals become more aware of the sensation of relaxation. Group A Participants will receive PMR for 10 minutes each session, 3 sessions per week for 2 weeks and outcome measures will be recorded pre and post for each session.

OTHER

Stretching exercises

Stretching exercises are physical activities designed to improve the flexibility of muscles and joints. These exercises involve elongating specific muscle groups to enhance their elasticity and improve the range of motion around a joint. Participants will be given 15 second stretches for each large muscle group, 3 sessions per week, for 2 weeks. Outcome measures will be assessed pre and post intervention.

OTHER

Control Group

This group will consist of 12 participants who will not be given any physical therapy interventions. Same measurements will be taken at same intervals as the experimental groups.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Maria Naeem, DPT, MS-CPPT · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
35 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-02-01
Primary Completion
2025-04-30
Completion
2025-06-30

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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