An interventional study of Progressive muscle relaxation in Muscle Relaxation and Coronary Artery Disease, sponsored by Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 18 Years to 99 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-07-24.
Sponsored by Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
This study aimed to examine the effect of relaxation exercise applied to patients who will undergo elective coronary angiography (CAG) for the first time, on their vital signs, anxiety and comfort levels.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Before coronary angiography, patients will undergo a relaxation exercise once. Vital signs, comfort and anxiety level will be evaluated before and after angiography.
Coronary angiography (CAG) is considered the "gold standard" in determining coronary anatomy. And it is used very frequently in the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease. CAG, which is an invasive procedure, causes anxiety in patients undergoing the procedure. Anxiety leads to negative consequences in vital signs such as increased blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate, and pain intensity. Pain, anxiety and many factors that develop due to invasive procedures such as angiography also reduce the comfort level of patients. Reducing anxiety and pain, preventing negativities in vital signs, and increasing comfort contribute to the success of the procedure, the patient's level of well-being, and satisfaction with health care services. This study aimed to determine the effect of progressive relaxation exercise on patients' vital signs, anxiety and comfort levels in patients undergoing angiography.
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The researcher provided the intervention group participants face-to-face training on progressive relaxation exercises (PREs) at the first hospitalization. She had developed "A Guide to Progressive Relaxation Exercises" based on a literature review. The guide consisted of 22 steps. After the briefing, the researcher asked each intervention group participant to perform the PREs with voice instructions. The study continued with participants who performed the PRE steps correctly. While the participant was performing PREs, the researcher guided her verbally in line with the guide. After the nurse teaches the PRE technique once, the individual can apply it. Progressive relaxation exercises are performed for about 15-30 minutes.
Behavioral: Progressive muscle relaxation
In this group, participant were assessed without any other intervention.
This intervention consists of two parts. The first part gives short information about the content and how exercises should be done. It consists of information about deep relaxation. In the second part, there are relaxation exercises accompanied. Both the briefing and the intervention lasted 30 minutes for each patient.
State Anxiety Scale
The State Anxiety Scale (SAS) shows how an individual feels under certain circumstances at certain times. It consists of 20 items rated on a four-point Likert-type scale ("1: none" to "4: all"). The total score ranges from 20 to 80, with higher scores indicating more anxiety.
Time frame: First assessment; before intervention. Second assessment; immediately after the muscle exercise, immediately before the angiography. Third assessment; approximately 30 minute after the angiography.
The General Comfort Scale Short Form
The General Comfort Scale Short Form assesses how comfortable an individual feels at the moment. The form consists of 28 items rated on a six-point Likert-type scale ("1=strongly disagree" to "6=strongly agree"). The total score ranges from 28 to 168, with higher scores indicating higher levels of comfort.
Time frame: First assessment; before intervention. Second assessment; immediately after the muscle exercise, immediately before the angiography. Third assessment; approximately 30 minute after the angiography.
The Vital Signs Follow-up (for blood pressure)
The Vital Signs Follow-up Chart was developed by the researchers to record the parameters of blood pressure.
Time frame: First assessment; before intervention. Second assessment; immediately after the muscle exercise, immediately before the angiography. Third assessment; approximately 30 minute after the angiography.
The Vital Signs Follow-up (for pulse)
The Vital Signs Follow-up Chart was developed by the researchers to record the parameters of pulse.
Time frame: First assessment; before intervention. Second assessment; immediately after the muscle exercise, immediately before the angiography. Third assessment; approximately 30 minute after the angiography.
The Vital Signs Follow-up (for respiration)
The Vital Signs Follow-up Chart was developed by the researchers to record the parameters of respiration.
Time frame: First assessment; before intervention. Second assessment; immediately after the muscle exercise, immediately before the angiography. Third assessment; approximately 30 minute after the angiography.
The Vital Signs Follow-up (saturation)
The Vital Signs Follow-up Chart was developed by the researchers to record the parameters of saturation.
Time frame: First assessment; before intervention. Second assessment; immediately after the muscle exercise, immediately before the angiography. Third assessment; approximately 30 minute after the angiography.
The Vital Signs Follow-up (for body temperature)
The Vital Signs Follow-up Chart was developed by the researchers to record the parameters of body temperature.
Time frame: First assessment; before intervention. Second assessment; immediately after the muscle exercise, immediately before the angiography. Third assessment; approximately 30 minute after the angiography.
The Visual Analog Scale
The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) is a 10 cm long horizontal or vertical line with anchor statements "no pain or pain at its least" at the left-most end and "unbearable pain or worst pain imaginable" at the right-most end. The VAS is scored on a scale of 0 to 10 (0 = no pain, 1-3 = mild pain, 4-7 moderate pain, 8-10 = severe pain).
Time frame: First assessment; before intervention. Second assessment; immediately after the muscle exercise, immediately before the angiography. Third assessment; approximately 30 minute after the angiography.
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