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40
Participants Needed
4
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
This study evaluates the immediate and long-term effects of structured breathing exercises on mental health symptoms such as anxiety, depression, perceived stress, and sleep quality in healthcare professionals. The research aims to understand how breathing practices might support mental well-being and resilience in this population. Participants will engage in self-guided structured breathing sessions lasting 15, 30, or 36 minutes, tailored to their personal skill level. These sessions are designed to improve brain circulation and mental well-being. The study uses a single group design without a comparison group, focusing on this breathing intervention over a four-month period. Throughout the study, participants will use a mobile app to track adherence, engagement, and satisfaction with the breathing exercises. Researchers will assess feasibility through recruitment ease, retention rates, and intervention acceptability. Mental health outcomes and participant feedback will be collected at regular intervals during the four months of study participation.
CONDITIONS
A Study Of Resilience And Mental Well-Being Through Breathing Practice For Clinical Care Professionals
D
Danielle Boos
P
Paul Min, PhD
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This table compares participation in this trial with other options available for this condition. The information is drawn from published research and the trial’s study details and is provided for educational purposes only.
| Factors | Structured Breathing Intervention | Mobile or Online Mindfulness-Based Programs |
|---|---|---|
| What the intervention is | A structured breathing-based behavioral program delivered mainly online via a mobile application with sessions of 15, 30, or 36 minutes chosen by participants. | Mobile or online mindfulness-based programs that use guided exercises to reduce stress and burnout among healthcare professionals. |
| Role in the study | The single investigational intervention tested in a feasibility study design. | Serves as a non-randomized external comparator based on existing digital mindfulness tools used in clinical contexts. |
| Primary purpose | Feasibility and acceptability of a breathing-based intervention to support resilience and well‑being among clinicians. | Widely used to reduce burnout, build resilience, and improve psychological well‑being among healthcare staff. |
| How it is delivered | Self‑guided structured breathing sessions via a mobile app, lasting 15 to 36 minutes, over a 4‑month period. | Delivered online or via mobile platforms through guided audio or video mindfulness sessions, often over several weeks. |
| Evidence for efficacy or feasibility | Feasibility and acceptability are being evaluated; effectiveness outcomes not yet reported. | Evidence from randomized trials shows significant reductions in burnout and related psychological stress among nurses and healthcare professionals. |
| Important risks | General behavioral intervention risks only; no specific safety concerns identified at this stage. | Generally considered low‑risk as non‑invasive wellness tools with minimal safety issues. |
| Limitations | Single‑group design without comparator limits conclusions about effectiveness beyond feasibility. | Findings derive from varied programs and are not tied to a standardized structured breathing protocol. |
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Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person or virtual)
Duration - 4 months
Participants engage in self-guided structured breathing sessions designed to improve mental well-being and brain circulation.
Regular mobile app engagement and periodic assessments
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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