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Diaphragmatic Breathing for the Treatment of Bloating and Distension: a Prospective Pilot Study
Led by Mayo Clinic · Updated on 2026-06-04
35
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing exercises in reducing bloating and distension. The study uses the Mayo Bloating Questionnaire (MBQ) to measure changes in symptoms before and after the breathing technique intervention. Participants will first complete the MBQ and then receive a 30-minute face-to-face training session with a physical therapist on diaphragmatic breathing techniques. They will be asked to practice these breathing exercises for 5 to 10 minutes twice daily over a 4-week period. During this time, participants will be contacted by phone and through an electronic health record portal to monitor progress and address any questions. At the end of the 4 weeks, participants will complete the MBQ again and report their adherence to the breathing exercises. The questionnaire will also gather information on any side effects, attitudes toward the therapy, willingness to continue self-guided breathing, and whether they would recommend the therapy to others. The main outcome measured is the change in the MBQ score from baseline to 4 weeks.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Diaphragmatic Breathing for the Treatment of Bloating and Distension
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Referred for breath testing for the indication of bloating.
You will not qualify if you...
- Not referred for breath testing for the indication of bloating.
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 4 weeks
Participants learn diaphragmatic breathing techniques in a 30-minute session and are instructed to perform exercises twice daily for 4 weeks. Progress is monitored by phone calls and electronic messages.
1 in-person training visit and periodic remote check-ins
Duration - 1 day
At the end of the 4-week treatment, participants complete a follow-up questionnaire to assess symptoms, adherence, and attitudes towards therapy.
1 follow-up visit or remote questionnaire completion
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Mayo Clinic in Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32224
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Research Team
R
Robert C Chase, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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