Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years - 85Years
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
ID07218458

Enhancing Resilience and Mental Well-Being Through Structured Breathing Practice for Clinical Care Professionals

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

Age: 18Years - 85Years
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

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
Not Eligible

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

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Your Study Journey

Screening

Duration - 2 to 4 weeks

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.

1 visit (in-person)

Outpatient Treatment

Duration - Up to 4 months

Participants engage in self-guided structured breathing sessions to improve brain circulation and mental well-being.

Regular use of a mobile app for structured breathing sessions lasting 15, 30, or 36 minutes based on skill level

Trial Site Locations

Total: 4 locations

1

Mayo Clinic Health System-Albert Lea

Albert Lea, Minnesota, United States, 56007

Active, Not Recruiting

2

Mayo Clinic Health System-Mankato

Mankato, Minnesota, United States, 56001

Active, Not Recruiting

3

Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire Clinic

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States, 54703

Actively Recruiting

4

Mayo Clinic Health System-La Crosse

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States, 54601

Active, Not Recruiting

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Research Team

D

Danielle Boos

P

Paul Min, PhD

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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Published Research Related To This Trial

Evaluation of a structured breathing-based intervention to reduce burnout and enhance mental well-being among healthcare professionals in community-based practice settings: study protocol for a single-arm pilot feasibility trial.

Pravesh Sharma, Rowa Osman, Marin Nycklemoe...

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41760153