IRCT138804172103N3 IRCT 2010-02-19 Hematology and oncology research center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences The effect of progressive muscle relaxation training on anxiety, depression and quality of life in cancer patients under chemotherapy The effect of progressive muscle relaxation training on anxiety, depression and quality of life in cancer patients under chemotherapy in Tabriz Hematology & Oncology Center-1388 2009-05-22 anticipated 60 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/1723 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Supportive. N/A Condition 1: Training. Condition 2: Training. Patients in 3-6 case groups will be trained to progressive muscle relaxation technique. We advise doing these techniques as self-help in the hospital and after discharge home at least 2 or 3 times a day, especially before night sleep. One and three months after the intervention, HADS and EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaires again will complete by control and case groups. Progressive relaxation technique: this technique involves alternately tensing and relaxing the muscles and technique session takes approximately 30 minutes. A person may start by sitting or lying down in a comfortable position with the eyes closed; the muscles are tensed (10 seconds) and relaxed (20 seconds) in sequence as per the following progressive pattern: the tension of the lower arms, upper arms, lower legs, upper legs, stomach, chest ,shoulders , neck, mouth, eyes, lower forehead, upper forehead. After doing each of these muscle groups, the patient should feel collectively relaxed and warm..