Determining the effect of Jacobson's muscle relaxation technique on anxiety and happiness in the elderly
Design
This study is designed as a "single" study. In this study, there is no separate control group and each person is his own control.The sample size is 27 .
Settings and conduct
The intervention includes the Jacobson method of muscle relaxation technique. At first, a training session will be held for the studied samples in the Rasht nursing home to introduce the Jacobson technique, its benefits and effects, and how to perform its steps, and then, during 8 weeks, once a week for 30 minutes, the subjects will perform the Jacobson technique under the supervision of the researcher.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Being 60 years of age or older; Volunteering to participate in the study; Ability to answer the questionnaire through writing or interviewing; Having the physical ability to perform muscle relaxation techniques. Non-entry criteria: Cognitive problems; Hearing and vision problems; Use of sedatives and anti-anxiety drugs; Acute heart problems and a history of recent heart attack; Acute respiratory problems and asthma; Previous experience of the desired technique and similar techniques
Intervention groups
In this study, there is only one group in the study and all participants receive one type of intervention.
Main outcome variables
Anxiety and happiness
General information
Reason for update
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number:IRCT20190315043062N3
Registration date:2020-12-28, 1399/10/08
Registration timing:prospective
Last update:2020-12-28, 1399/10/08
Update count:0
Registration date
2020-12-28, 1399/10/08
Registrant information
Name
Azar Darvishpour
Name of organization / entity
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 13 4256 5060
Email address
darvishpour@gums.ac.ir
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Expected recruitment start date
2021-01-20, 1399/11/01
Expected recruitment end date
2022-04-04, 1401/01/15
Actual recruitment start date
empty
Actual recruitment end date
empty
Trial completion date
empty
Scientific title
The effect of Jacobson's muscle relaxation technique on anxiety and happiness in the elderly
Public title
The effect of muscle relaxation on anxiety and happiness in the elderly
Purpose
Prevention
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
Age 60 and older
Volunteering to participate in the study
Ability to answer the questionnaire through writing or interviewing
Having the physical ability to perform muscle relaxation technique
Exclusion criteria:
Cognitive problems (score less than 8 from Abbreviated Mental Test (AMT)
Having hearing and vision problems that cause communication problems.
Using sedatives and anti-anxiety drugs while conducting research
Acute heart problems and a history of recent heart attack (during the last 6 months)
Acute respiratory problems and asthma
Previous experience of the desired technique and similar techniques
Age
From 60 years old
Gender
Both
Phase
N/A
Groups that have been masked
No information
Sample size
Target sample size:
27
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
N/A
Randomization description
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Not blinded
Blinding description
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Single
Other design features
Secondary Ids
empty
Ethics committees
1
Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
کمیته اخلاق دانشگاه علوم پزشکی گیلان
Street address
Vice Chancellor for Research and Technology., in front of the 17 Shahrivar Hospital., Shahid Siadati Street., Namjo Street
City
Rasht
Province
Guilan
Postal code
66949- 41466
Approval date
2020-11-25, 1399/09/05
Ethics committee reference number
IR.GUMS.REC.1399.399
Health conditions studied
1
Description of health condition studied
Anxiety disorder
ICD-10 code
F41.9
ICD-10 code description
Anxiety disorder, unspecified: Anxiety NOS
Primary outcomes
1
Description
Anxiety and happiness
Timepoint
Before the intervention and 8 weeks after the intervention
Method of measurement
Using the GAI Anxiety Inventory questionnaire and the Oxford Happiness questionnaire
Secondary outcomes
empty
Intervention groups
1
Description
Intervention group: The intervention includes the Jacobson method of muscle relaxation technique. At first, a training session will be held for the studied samples in the Rasht nursing home to introduce the Jacobson technique, its benefits and effects, and how to perform its steps, and then, during 8 weeks, once a week for 30 minutes, the subjects will perform the Jacobson technique under the supervision of the researcher.To perform this technique, the person will first be in a comfortable position (sitting) so that the person's head and back are in a comfortable position and the person is asked to close his eyes. Selected muscle groups (such as the hands and arms, shoulders, abdomen, forehead, eyes, etc.) contract for approximately 10 to 15 seconds and then expand for 15 to 20 seconds, respectively.
Category
Prevention
Recruitment centers
1
Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Rasht Elderly Hospice
Full name of responsible person
Azar Darvishpour
Street address
Soleymandarab, Entezam square
City
Rasht
Province
Guilan
Postal code
41467-13643
Phone
+98 13 8135 3355
Email
darvishpour_a@yahoo.com
Sponsors / Funding sources
1
Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Rasht University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Azar Darvishpour
Street address
Vice Chancellor for Research and Technology., in front of the 17 Shahrivar Hospital., Shahid Siadati Street., Namjo Street
City
Rasht
Province
Guilan
Postal code
66949- 41466
Phone
+98 13 3333 5821
Email
darvishpour_a@yahoo.com
Web page address
http://www.gums.ac.ir/research
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
Rasht University of Medical Sciences
Proportion provided by this source
100
Public or private sector
Public
Domestic or foreign origin
Domestic
Category of foreign source of funding
empty
Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
Academic
Person responsible for general inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Rasht University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Azar Darvishpour
Position
Assistant Professor
Latest degree
Ph.D.
Other areas of specialty/work
Nursery
Street address
School of Nursing and Midwifery., Shahid Yaghoub Sheikhi Street., Leylakooh road., Langeroud
City
Langeroud
Province
Guilan
Postal code
44771-66595
Phone
+98 13 4253 6263
Email
darvishpour_a@yahoo.com
Person responsible for scientific inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Rasht University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Azar Darvishpour
Position
Assistant Professor
Latest degree
Ph.D.
Other areas of specialty/work
Nursery
Street address
School of Nursing and Midwifery., Shahid Yaghoub Sheikhi Street., Leylakooh road., Langeroud
City
Langeroud
Province
Guilan
Postal code
4477166595
Phone
+98 13 3333 5821
Email
darvishpour_a@yahoo.com
Person responsible for updating data
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Rasht University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Azar Darvishpour
Position
Assistant Professor
Latest degree
Ph.D.
Other areas of specialty/work
Nursery
Street address
School of Nursing and Midwifery., Shahid Yaghoub Sheikhi Street., Leylakooh road., Langeroud
City
Langeroud
Province
Guilan
Postal code
4477166595
Phone
+98 13 3333 5821
Email
darvishpour_a@yahoo.com
Sharing plan
Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Justification/reason for indecision/not sharing IPD
There is no more information
Study Protocol
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Statistical Analysis Plan
Not applicable
Informed Consent Form
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available