Effects of Progressive Relaxation Exercises Applied to Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis on Pain and Fatigue Levels

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF GAZIANTEP · Jun 30, 2025

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This clinical trial is studying whether progressive relaxation exercises can help reduce pain and tiredness in people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a long-term condition that mainly affects the spine and joints, causing stiffness and discomfort. The goal is to see if these exercises can improve daily life by easing symptoms that often make it hard for people to do everyday activities and enjoy their usual routines.

Adults diagnosed with AS who are interested in joining and have access to the internet may be eligible to participate. People with certain conditions, like serious orthopedic problems that stop them from doing the exercises, pregnancy, or certain mental health or memory concerns, might not be able to join. Participants will take part in relaxation exercises designed to help manage their pain and fatigue, with support provided online. This study is not yet open for enrollment, but it aims to offer a simple, non-drug way to help people with AS feel better and improve their quality of life.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Having AS diagnosis
• • Volunteering to participate in the study
• • Being over 18 years of age
• • Having internet access
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Having an orthopedic disability that prevents PGE
• • Being pregnant
• • Scoring 24 or less from the Mini Mental Test for individuals over 65 years of age
• • Wanting to leave the study
• • Having any psychiatric problems
• • Not using a communication tool that allows online interviews
• • Scoring "0" for pain and fatigue