Breathing exercise for anxiety and depression in type 2 diabetes
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple breathing exercise (pyramid breath awareness) can help reduce anxiety and depression symptoms in people with type 2 diabetes. It is a short, non-drug program that may offer a natural way to feel better emotionally.
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Who can take part
- You have type 2 diabetes for more than one year.
- Your HbA1c is between 5.7% and 9.5% (moderate blood sugar control).
- You are age 30 or older and take diabetes pills or insulin.
- You have no heart problems, no recent heart events, and no pacemaker.
- You are not on antidepressant medications and have no bipolar disorder.
- You are not pregnant and have not done breath awareness or yoga in the last 6 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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