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Improving Mental Health and Resilience in Healthcare Professionals Using Structured Breathing Sessions
Led by Mayo Clinic · Updated on 2026-05-05
40
Participants Needed
4
Research Sites
8 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying the immediate and long-term effects of structured breathing exercises on mental health symptoms such as anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep quality. The study focuses on healthcare professionals experiencing burnout and aims to assess how these breathing practices might support their mental well-being. This behavioral intervention is sponsored by Mayo Clinic and targets adults aged 18 to 85 years. Participants will engage in self-guided structured breathing sessions lasting 15, 30, or 36 minutes, tailored to their personal skill level. The study monitors the feasibility, acceptability, and appropriateness of these breathing exercises over a four-month period. The intervention is delivered via a mobile app, allowing participants to practice breathing exercises on their own schedule. During the study, participants will be assessed on recruitment ease, retention, mobile app engagement, satisfaction with the breathing intervention, and adherence to the program. Researchers will collect data through mobile app usage metrics and self-reported measures to evaluate how well the intervention fits into the participants routines. The total participation time for each individual is four months, during which their progress and experience with the breathing practice will be closely monitored.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
A Study Of Resilience And Mental Well-Being Through Breathing Practice For Clinical Care Professionals
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Participants must be healthcare professionals at the specified Mayo Clinic Health System sites (Eau Claire, La Crosse, Mankato, Albert Lea)
- Must score 40 or higher on Copenhagen Burnout Inventory questions 1 to 6
- Physically fit enough to perform light exercise
- Able to read and understand English to consent, complete measures, and follow instructions
- Must have access to a smartphone or tablet
You will not qualify if you...
- Active primary psychotic disorder or substance use disorder (except nicotine dependence) within the past year
- Severe or unstable medical condition that could interfere with participation or data collection
- Active neurological condition such as seizure disorder, traumatic brain injury, or stroke affecting cognitive function or brain imaging
- Chronic lung disease (e.g., COPD, cystic fibrosis) or aneurysm
- Current pregnancy or planning to become pregnant during the study period
Research Team
D
Danielle Boos
P
Paul Min, PhD
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